At a Glance
Violent Crime
172/100K
3,337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
42.1%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Mississippi State Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mississippi State's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mississippi State a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Mississippi State reports 172 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,337/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Mississippi State hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mississippi State has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,367
Median Age19.1 yrs
Density2,003/mi²
Male / Female41% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$5,005
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty
County GDP$2,639M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$271,769
Housing Units138
Rent Burden40.8%
Crime
F
Violent172/100K
Property3,337/100K
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes17.1%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease8.7%
Premature Death9,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain58.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation377 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute17 min
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mississippi State was built in 1959.
17.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
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