Mound Bayou, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County
Mound Bayou, MS
At a Glance
How Mound Bayou Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mound Bayou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mound Bayou a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mound Bayou residents earn a median household income of $23,194 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,190. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 841 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mound Bayou is $63,100 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,574. Median rent is $532/month, with 33.3% 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 1978.
Education
20.5% of adults in Mound Bayou hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mound Bayou has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.