Ovett, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
161
Population
93/sq mi density
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Ovett, MS
At a Glance
Bachelor's Degree+
18.7%
45% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
26.3%
631% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
How Ovett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ovett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
55%
Unemployment
731%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ovett a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Education
18.7% of adults in Ovett hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ovett has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population161
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density93/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$51,473
Unemployment26.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$168,428
Housing Units19
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,749/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation211 ft
Education
CBachelor's+18.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+40.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
38.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.