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Mize, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Covington County County
Mize, MS
At a Glance
How Mize Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mize's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mize a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mize residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,295. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mize is $139,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,638. Median rent is $844/month, with 21.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Mize reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,504/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Mize hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mize has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.