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Moorhead, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sunflower County County
Moorhead, MS
At a Glance
How Moorhead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moorhead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Moorhead a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Moorhead residents earn a median household income of $35,885 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,396. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moorhead is $85,600 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $89,829. Median rent is $780/month, with 33.1% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Moorhead 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
18.5% of adults in Moorhead hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 75.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moorhead has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.