New Site, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Prentiss County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
226 Population 88/sq mi density
$148,500 Home Value $143,734 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

New Site, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$148,500
47% below
Zillow: $143,734
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
16.9%
369% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How New Site Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
53%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
469%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is New Site a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in New Site is $148,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,734. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.

Education

16.5% of adults in New Site hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

New Site has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population226
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$20,346
Unemployment16.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$799M
Avg Weekly Wage$803

Housing

Home Value$148,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$143,734
Housing Units54
Rent Burden24.2%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death13,055/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation394 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 17%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in New Site was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.