Mississippi Valley State University, MS
At a Glance
Median Income
$73,242
$24,499 per capita
Median Rent
$828/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
92.5%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
24.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mississippi Valley State University a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population750
Median Age21.2 yrs
Density417/mi²
Male / Female74% / 27%
Foreign Born7.7%
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%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes23.6%
Smoking24.8%
Heart Disease9.0%
Premature Death21,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain51.8 in/yr
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.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.