Noxapater, MS

Mississippi

Noxapater is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 536. Residents earn $49,861 per year, which is 34% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
536 Population 531/sq mi density
$49,861 Median Income $23,578 per capita
$89,000 Home Value $149,052 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$49,861 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,000 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $49,861
34% lower than US avg
Home Value $89,000
68% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 10.6%
69% lower than US avg
Median Rent $850
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.5%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.9%
231% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 11.3%
9% lower than US avg

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

People

Population536
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density531/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 47%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$49,861
Per Capita$23,578
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty11.3%
County GDP$1,524M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,000
Rent$850
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$149,052
Housing Units244
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Uninsured13.0%
Smoking19.2%
Depression20.5%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation501 ft (153 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.4%
Libraries1

Is Noxapater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Noxapater receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Noxapater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Noxapater is $49,861, 34% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.9%, unemployment is notably high. 11.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Noxapater is $89,000, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Noxapater enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Noxapater has a population of 536 with a density of 531 people per square mile. The median age is 36.1 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (53%), with 46.6% White.

Population

536
Total Population
531
People / sq mi
36.1yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.1%
Female 53.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Noxapater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Noxapater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Noxapater is $49,861, which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Noxapater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$49,861
34% below US avg
Per Capita Income$23,578
Avg Weekly Wage$913
IRS Avg AGI$56,891

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.9%
231% above US avg
Poverty Rate11.3%
9% below US avg
Establishments (County)586
County GDP$1,524M

Business (County)

Restaurants52
Healthcare42
Retail116
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,684
23% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.9 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Noxapater is $89,000, 68% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $850 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $149,052.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$89,000
68% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$149,052

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$850
27% below US avg
Rent Burden18.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied67.3%
Housing Units244
Median Year Built1974

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,684
23% below US avg
Effective Rate3.02%
In Noxapater, 40.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 13.0% of residents lack health insurance. 19.2% are current smokers. 20.5% report depression. 33.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Noxapater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.5%
26% above US avg
Diabetes14.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure42.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD8.5%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.2%
37% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.6%
Physical Inactivity33.9%
Depression20.5%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress15.0%
Short Sleep38.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate88.3%
Uninsured13.0%
51% above US avg
Checkup Rate80.7%
Dental Visits9.3%
Premature Death20,815/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access43.6%
Healthcare Facilities42
Noxapater has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density531/sq mi
Coordinates32.9936°N, 89.0635°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 50.9-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 24.1%

Winner: Republican by 50.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.6%
69% below US avg
High School+91.8%
Graduate Degree+8.4%
School Test Score4.42
D Education Grade (1.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density531/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.4%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants52
Retail Stores116

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.9 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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