Mooreville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,052 Population 735/sq mi density
$143,681 Median Income $36,554 per capita
$175,100 Home Value $227,594 Zillow
$1,102 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$143,681 median income, 23.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,100 home value, $1,102/mo rent
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: $227,594
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
5% below
20.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
59.1%
75% above
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
23.2%
544% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

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
644%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mooreville a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 23.2% (544% 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 $227,594. 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.

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 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population2,052
Median Age19.9 yrs
Density735/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$143,681
Per Capita$36,554
Unemployment23.2%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$175,100
Rent$1,102
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$227,594
Housing Units442
Rent Burden20.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.