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McLain, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
McLain, MS
At a Glance
How McLain Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McLain's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is McLain a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
McLain residents earn a median household income of $41,667 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,536. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McLain is $56,300 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,968. Median rent is $654/month, with 14.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
McLain reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,361/100K.
Education
5.9% of adults in McLain hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McLain has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.