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Plantersville, MS
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Plantersville, MS
At a Glance
How Plantersville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Plantersville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Plantersville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Plantersville residents earn a median household income of $34,034 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,205. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Plantersville is $126,300 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $159,522. Median rent is $846/month, with 26.5% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Plantersville reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,670/100K.
Education
16.4% of adults in Plantersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 81.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Plantersville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.