At a Glance
Median Income
$27,333
$14,064 per capita
Median Rent
$559/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
166/100K
828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
68.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
29.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.3%
20.0% smoking rate
How Mounds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mounds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mounds a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mounds residents earn a median household income of $27,333 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,064. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 105 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Mounds reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 828/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Mounds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
68.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mounds has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population855
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density707/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$27,333
Per Capita$14,064
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty29.3%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$559
Ownership49.7%
Zillow$53,005
Housing Units539
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent166/100K
Property828/100K
Health
Obesity50.3%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,463/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
Elevation331 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+68.8%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute34 min
Broadband63.3%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mounds was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.