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Mooreville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,052 Population 735/sq mi density
$143,681 Median Income $36,554 per capita
$175,100 Home Value $214,025 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,670 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$143,681 median income, 17.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,100 home value, $1,102/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
59.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Mooreville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$143,681
91% above
$36,554 per capita
Home Value
$175,100
38% below
Zillow: $214,025
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
20.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
1,670/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
75% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
17.3%
381% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Mooreville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
191%
Home Value
62%
Rent
95%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
175%
Unemployment
481%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mooreville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mooreville residents earn a median household income of $143,681 , which is 91% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,554. The unemployment rate stands at 17.3% (381% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mooreville is $175,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,025. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 20.3% 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 1991.

Safety & Crime

Mooreville reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.

Education

59.1% of adults in Mooreville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% above the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mooreville has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,052
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$143,681
Per Capita$36,554
Unemployment17.3%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,100
Rent$1,102
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$214,025
Housing Units442
Rent Burden20.3%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property1,670/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,357/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation390 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+59.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mooreville was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.