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Poplarville, MS
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Poplarville, MS
At a Glance
How Poplarville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Poplarville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Poplarville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Poplarville residents earn a median household income of $65,147 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,260. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Poplarville is $164,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,740. Median rent is $901/month, with 22.5% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Poplarville reports 686 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,133/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Poplarville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below the national average). 89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Poplarville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.