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Mississippi Mills, ON

Ontario

Mississippi Mills is a small city in Ontario with a population of 14,740. Residents earn $100,000 per year, which is 33% above the national average.

3.4 /5.0
B Good
14,740 Population 75/sq mi density
$100,000 Median Income $56,850 per capita
$500,000 Home Value
$1,100 Median Rent 14.2% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 232 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$100,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$500,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $100,000
33% higher than US avg
Home Value $500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.0%
49% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,100
5% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 26.2%
18% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.6%
111% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Mississippi Mills Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population14,740
Median Age50.0 yrs
Density75/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$100,000
Per Capita$56,850
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty6.3%
Commute30 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,100
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units6,040
Rent Burden14.2%

Health

Obesity26.2%
UninsuredN/A
Smoking8.9%
Depression4.1%
Heart Disease9.5%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI27 (Good)
Rain43.7 in/yr
Sunny Days232/yr
Elevation472 ft (144 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+28.4%
Graduate+5.8%

Community

Commute30 min
Broadband94.0%

Is Mississippi Mills a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mississippi Mills receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Mississippi Mills offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mississippi Mills is $100,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Mississippi Mills among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mississippi Mills is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,100 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 28.4% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Mississippi Mills experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches, including 73.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Mississippi Mills has a population of 14,740 with a density of 75 people per square mile. The median age is 50.0 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97%), with 1.4% Asian.

Population

14,740
Total Population
2021 Census
75
People / sq mi
50.0yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
197.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49%
Female 51%

Race & Ethnicity

Mississippi Mills vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.9%
16% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg
Other Languages5.1%

Social Characteristics

Mississippi Mills vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mississippi Mills is $100,000, which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Mississippi Mills vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$100,000
33% above US avg
Per Capita Income$56,850

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.6%
111% above US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home48.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Mississippi Mills is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,100 (5% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$500,000
77% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,100
5% below US avg
Rent Burden14.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.3%
Renter-Occupied16.7%
Housing Units6,040

Property Tax

In Mississippi Mills, 26.2% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% are current smokers. 4.1% report depression. 76.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Mississippi Mills vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity26.2%
18% below US avg
Diabetes5.5%
Heart Disease9.5%
High Blood Pressure22.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking8.9%
36% below US avg
Binge Drinking10.0%
Physical Inactivity76.3%
Depression4.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.0%

Food & Exercise

Mississippi Mills has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 43.7 inches. The area enjoys 232 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days232 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall43.7 inches
15% above US avg
Snowfall73.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median27.0
RatingGood
Good Days %89.5%

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area197.4 sq mi (511.2 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates45.2334°N, 76.1994°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below US avg). 94.0% of households have broadband internet.

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.0%
49% below US avg
High School+28.4%
Graduate Degree+5.8%
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density75/sq mi
Total Area197.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access94.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone85.6%
Public Transit0.3%
Work from Home48.1%

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