New Hebron, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Simpson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
486 Population 725/sq mi density
$66,618 Median Income $28,769 per capita
$108,500 Home Value $114,732 Zillow
$924 Median Rent 32.1% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,618 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,500 home value, $924/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher

New Hebron, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,618
11% below
$28,769 per capita
Home Value
$108,500
62% below
Zillow: $114,732
Median Rent
$924/mo
21% below
32.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
25% below
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
40% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How New Hebron Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
38%
Rent
79%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Hebron a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Hebron residents earn a median household income of $66,618 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,769. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Hebron is $108,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,732. Median rent is $924/month, with 32.1% 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 1962.

Education

25.4% of adults in New Hebron hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Hebron has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population486
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density725/mi²
Male / Female60% / 41%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$66,618
Per Capita$28,769
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$941M
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

A+
Home Value$108,500
Rent$924
Ownership76.3%
Zillow$114,732
Housing Units194
Rent Burden32.1%

Health

Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death15,238/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation405 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute38 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed95 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in New Hebron was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.