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Pelahatchie, MS
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Pelahatchie, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Pelahatchie a Good Place to Live?
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 2.6% (28% below 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 $212,401. 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.
Safety & Crime
Pelahatchie reports 75 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 898/100K.
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 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.