Nellieburg, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,297 Population 183/sq mi density
$24,227 Median Income $17,013 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $112,535 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$24,227 median income, 5.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $785/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nellieburg, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$24,227
68% below
$17,013 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
57% below
Zillow: $112,535
Median Rent
$785/mo
33% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
65% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
44.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Nellieburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
32%
Home Value
43%
Rent
67%
Poverty
360%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nellieburg a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nellieburg residents earn a median household income of $24,227 , which is 68% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,013. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,889 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nellieburg is $120,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,535. Median rent is $785/month, with 28.3% 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 1981.

Education

11.9% of adults in Nellieburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nellieburg has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,297
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans13.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$24,227
Per Capita$17,013
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty44.7%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

B+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$785
Ownership73.4%
Zillow$112,535
Housing Units494
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death14,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation367 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute21 min
Broadband72.3%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nellieburg was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (72 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.