Mississippi
Merigold is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 634. Residents earn $53,558 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Merigold receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Merigold stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Merigold is $53,558, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Merigold is $107,600, 62% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Merigold enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,558 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,306 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $855 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,801 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 841 |
| County GDP | $1,386M |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Healthcare | 83 |
| Retail | 140 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,290 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.06% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |
| Census Median | $107,600 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,083 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.7% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,290 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.06% |
| Obesity | 45.8% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 17.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 47.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.9% |
| Depression | 20.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.5% |
| Physical Distress | 15.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.5% |
| Premature Death | 19,769/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 53.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.0 inches |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8391°N, 90.7264°W |
| County FIPS | 28011 |
Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 654/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 70.7% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 83 |
| Restaurants | 70 |
| Retail Stores | 140 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 96.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% |
| Work from Home | 2.1% |