At a Glance
Median Income
$35,613
$24,879 per capita
Home Value
$114,100
Zillow: $117,399
Median Rent
$745/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
414/100K
6,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
29.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.8%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Natchez Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Natchez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Natchez a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Natchez residents earn a median household income of $35,613 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,879. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 774 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Natchez is $114,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,399. Median rent is $745/month, with 31.1% 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 1963.
Safety & Crime
Natchez reports 414 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 9% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,914/100K. The murder rate is 25.9/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Natchez hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Natchez has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population14,207
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density898/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,613
Per Capita$24,879
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty29.6%
County GDP$1,249M
Avg Weekly Wage$807
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,100
Rent$745
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$117,399
Housing Units7,646
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent414/100K
Property6,914/100K
Murder25.9/100K
Assault252/100K
Burglary861/100K
Health
Obesity41.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death14,568/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain60.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation161 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute17 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Natchez was founded in 1716.
The median home in Natchez was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Esler Regional (55 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.510 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
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