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Mississippi Valley State University, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leflore County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
750 Population 417/sq mi density
$73,242 Median Income $24,499 per capita
$828 Median Rent 16.1% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
1,238 Violent Crime/100K 7,214 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,242 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
92.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Mississippi Valley State University, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,242
3% below
$24,499 per capita
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
16.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,238/100K
226% above
7,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
92.5%
174% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
24.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
299 sunny days/yr

How Mississippi Valley State University Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mississippi Valley State University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
97%
Rent
71%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
274%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
326%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mississippi Valley State University a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mississippi Valley State University residents earn a median household income of $73,242 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,499. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 72 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Mississippi Valley State University reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.

Education

92.5% of adults in Mississippi Valley State University hold a bachelor's degree or higher (174% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mississippi Valley State University has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population750
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female74% / 27%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,242
Per Capita$24,499
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,453M
Avg Weekly Wage$838

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$828
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$53,240
Housing Units267
Rent Burden16.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,238/100K
Property7,214/100K

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes23.6%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death21,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain60.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation126 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+92.5%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+53.7%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 30% / D 69%
Commute17 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Mississippi Valley State University was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (85 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.