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Meridian, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
Meridian, MS
At a Glance
How Meridian Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Meridian's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Meridian a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Meridian residents earn a median household income of $34,657 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,531. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,889 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Meridian is $100,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,535. Median rent is $865/month, with 33.3% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Meridian reports 491 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 29% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,000/100K. The murder rate is 38.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Meridian hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Meridian has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.