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Pace, MS

Mississippi

Pace is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 143. Residents earn $30,000 per year, which is 60% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
143 Population 953/sq mi density
$30,000 Median Income $20,696 per capita
$73,300 Home Value
$638 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$30,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $30,000
60% lower than US avg
Home Value $73,300
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.7%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $638
45% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 53.3%
66% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

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

People

Population143
Median Age58.4 yrs
Density953/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 6%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$30,000
Per Capita$20,696
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,386M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,300
Rent$638
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units101
Rent Burden31.3%

Health

Obesity53.3%
Uninsured17.6%
Smoking25.9%
Depression18.7%
Heart Disease8.8%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Commute18 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries5

Is Pace a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pace receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pace offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pace is $30,000, 60% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pace is $73,300, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Pace enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pace has a population of 143 with a density of 953 people per square mile. The median age is 58.4 years, 50% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly Black (93.7%), with 6.3% White.

Population

143
Total Population
953
People / sq mi
58.4yrs
Median Age
50% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42%
Female 58%

Race & Ethnicity

Pace vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pace vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pace is $30,000, which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Pace vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$30,000
60% below US avg
Per Capita Income$20,696
Avg Weekly Wage$855
IRS Avg AGI$52,801

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)841
County GDP$1,386M

Business (County)

Restaurants70
Healthcare83
Retail140
Manufacturing16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,290
6% below US avg
Cost of Living87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.49%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pace is $73,300, 74% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $638 (45% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$73,300
74% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$638
45% below US avg
Rent Burden31.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.9%
Housing Units101
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,290
6% below US avg
Effective Rate4.49%
In Pace, 53.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 17.6% of residents lack health insurance. 25.9% are current smokers. 18.7% report depression. 50.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity53.3%
66% above US avg
Diabetes23.1%
Heart Disease8.8%
High Blood Pressure55.7%
Asthma12.5%
COPD11.9%
Cancer4.5%
Stroke7.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking25.9%
85% above US avg
Binge Drinking9.8%
Physical Inactivity50.2%
Depression18.7%
Mental Distress21.8%
Physical Distress19.1%
Short Sleep45.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.3%
Uninsured17.6%
105% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,021
Dentists1:2,259
Mental Health1:1,073
Checkup Rate84.1%
Dental Visits4.2%
Premature Death19,769/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment3.9/10
Exercise Access53.8%
Healthcare Facilities83
Pace has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.3 inches. The area enjoys 304 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall59.3 inches
56% above US avg
Snowfall1.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density953/sq mi
Coordinates33.7922°N, 90.8591°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28011
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 23.7-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.8%
D 61.5%

Winner: Democrat by 23.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.7%
53% below US avg
High School+87.0%
Graduate Degree+6.3%
School Test Score4.42
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density953/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities83
Restaurants70
Retail Stores140

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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