At a Glance
Median Income
$52,957
$22,551 per capita
Home Value
$183,300
Zillow: $222,368
Median Rent
$718/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.6% smoking rate
How Pelahatchie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pelahatchie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pelahatchie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pelahatchie residents earn a median household income of $52,957 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,551. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,585 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelahatchie is $183,300 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,368. Median rent is $718/month, with 28.4% 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 1974.
Education
18.5% of adults in Pelahatchie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelahatchie has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,648
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female40% / 61%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans3.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,957
Per Capita$22,551
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$10,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$183,300
Rent$718
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$222,368
Housing Units762
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation358 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+12.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Pelahatchie was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.