Home Value $148,500

47% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.5%

51% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 34.6%

8% higher than US avg

Unemployment 8.6%

139% higher than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

How New Site Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population226

Median Age36.4 yrs

Density88/mi²

Male / Female49% / 51%

Largest GroupWhite 89%

Veterans78.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A

Per Capita$20,346

Unemployment8.6%

Poverty0.0%

County GDP$799M

Commute30 min

Housing

Home Value$148,500

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$133,303

Housing Units54

Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity34.6%

Uninsured11.8%

Smoking16.6%

Depression22.9%

Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F (15°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain62.3 in/yr

Sunny Days302/yr

Elevation394 ft (120 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.5%

High School+73.2%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%

Commute30 min

Broadband64.0%

Libraries3

Is New Site a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Site receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. New Site has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

At 8.6%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Site is $148,500, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.

Education

16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 73.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

New Site enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 302 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

New Site has a population of 226 with a density of 88 people per square mile. The median age is 36.4 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%).

Population

226

Total Population

People / sq mi

36.4yrs

Median Age

6% below US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.7%

Female 51.3%

Race & Ethnicity

New Site vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Site vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Site is N/A. The unemployment rate is 8.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: New Site vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$20,346
Avg Weekly Wage	$803
IRS Avg AGI	$51,248

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	8.6%
	139% above US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Establishments (County)	552
County GDP	$799M

Business (County)

Restaurants	42
Healthcare	40
Retail	92
Manufacturing	32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,378
	32% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate	1.60%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	29.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in New Site is $148,500, 47% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $133,303.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$148,500
	47% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$133,303

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	24.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$751
1 Bedroom	$782
2 Bedrooms	$924
3 Bedrooms	$1,177
4 Bedrooms	$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	54
Median Year Built	1999

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,378
	32% below US avg
Effective Rate	1.60%

In New Site, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.8% of residents lack health insurance. 16.6% are current smokers. 22.9% report depression. 30.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Site vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	34.6%
	8% above US avg
Diabetes	9.4%
Heart Disease	5.0%
High Blood Pressure	29.9%
Asthma	9.3%
COPD	7.6%
Cancer	6.0%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	16.6%
	19% above US avg
Binge Drinking	13.2%
Physical Inactivity	30.3%
Depression	22.9%
Mental Distress	18.4%
Physical Distress	13.4%
Short Sleep	31.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	100.0%
Uninsured	11.8%
	37% above US avg
Checkup Rate	66.7%
Dental Visits	6.7%
Premature Death	13,055/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.1/10
Exercise Access	56.1%
Healthcare Facilities	40

New Site has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation is 62.3 inches. The area enjoys 302 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	59.0°F
	9% above US avg
January Average	39°F (4°C)
July Average	78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	302 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	62.3 inches
	64% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	394 ft (120 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density	88/sq mi
Coordinates	34.5553°N, 88.4153°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	28117

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 16.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 66-point margin. 64.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 82.7%

D 16.6%

Winner: Republican by 66 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	16.5%
	51% below US avg
High School+	73.2%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	4.42

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density	88/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	64.0%
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	40
Restaurants	42
Retail Stores	92

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	29.5 min
Drive Alone	100.0%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

New Site, MS

How New Site Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is New Site a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

New Site vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

New Site vs U.S. Average

Income: New Site vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: New Site vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities