Mount Olive, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Covington County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
1,268 Population 409/sq mi density
$57,100 Home Value $146,391 Zillow
$646 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Mount Olive, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$57,100
80% below
Zillow: $146,391
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
67% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
20.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.4%
35% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Mount Olive Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
20%
Rent
56%
Poverty
162%
Bachelor's
33%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mount Olive a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mount Olive is $57,100 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,391. Median rent is $646/month, with 34.5% 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 1997.

Education

11.0% of adults in Mount Olive hold a bachelor's degree or higher (67% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mount Olive has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,268
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density409/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,232
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty20.1%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

Home Value$57,100
Rent$646
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$146,391
Housing Units635
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity43.4%
Diabetes14.6%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation342 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband71.5%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mount Olive was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.