Mississippi
Myrtle is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 751. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Myrtle receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Myrtle offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Myrtle is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Myrtle is $142,200, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Myrtle enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,188 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,013 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $57,105 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 584 |
| County GDP | $1,471M |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Healthcare | 54 |
| Retail | 112 |
| Manufacturing | 35 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,662 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.87% |
| Commute Time | 17.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $142,200 |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,091 |
| Census Median Rent | $646 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.6% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,662 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.87% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 32.9% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.8% |
| Premature Death | 11,353/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 58.6 inches |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5605°N, 89.1179°W |
| County FIPS | 28145 |
Winner: Republican by 70.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 361/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 68.8% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 54 |
| Restaurants | 55 |
| Retail Stores | 112 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 17.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 95.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |