New Houlka, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
754 Population 613/sq mi density
$47,981 Median Income $17,064 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $155,172 Zillow
$755 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,981 median income, 15.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $755/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

New Houlka, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,981
36% below
$17,064 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
70% below
Zillow: $155,172
Median Rent
$755/mo
35% below
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
342% above
18.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.9%
40% above
23.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How New Houlka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
64%
Home Value
30%
Rent
65%
Poverty
146%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
442%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Houlka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

New Houlka residents earn a median household income of $47,981 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,064. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Houlka is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,172. Median rent is $755/month, with 22.8% 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 1979.

Education

8.6% of adults in New Houlka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Houlka has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population754
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density613/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,981
Per Capita$17,064
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty18.1%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$755
Ownership51.2%
Zillow$155,172
Housing Units279
Rent Burden22.8%

Health

Obesity44.9%
Diabetes16.6%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,381/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain60.8 in/yr
Elevation369 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in New Houlka was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.