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Pachuta, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clarke County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
263 Population 108/sq mi density
$32,361 Median Income $23,944 per capita
$85,500 Home Value $150,158 Zillow
$306 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,361 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,500 home value, $306/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Pachuta, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,361
57% below
$23,944 per capita
Home Value
$85,500
70% below
Zillow: $150,158
Median Rent
$306/mo
74% below
21.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
587/100K
55% above
4,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
76% below
81.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
24.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
323 sunny days/yr

How Pachuta Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
43%
Home Value
30%
Rent
26%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
186%
Crime
155%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Pachuta a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Pachuta residents earn a median household income of $32,361 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,944. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Pachuta is $85,500 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $150,158. Median rent is $306/month, with 21.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Pachuta reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.

Education

8.2% of adults in Pachuta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 81.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Pachuta has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population263
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density108/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,361
Per Capita$23,944
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$408M
Avg Weekly Wage$808

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,500
Rent$306
Ownership65.7%
Zillow$150,158
Housing Units128
Rent Burden21.3%

Crime

F
Violent587/100K
Property4,898/100K

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking24.9%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death14,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation290 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+81.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute40 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Pachuta was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.