Potts Camp, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
435 Population 448/sq mi density
$49,722 Median Income $22,037 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $166,348 Zillow
$771 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$49,722 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $771/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Potts Camp, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$49,722
34% below
$22,037 per capita
Home Value
$93,300
67% below
Zillow: $166,348
Median Rent
$771/mo
34% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
30% above
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Potts Camp Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
66%
Home Value
33%
Rent
66%
Poverty
210%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Potts Camp a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Potts Camp residents earn a median household income of $49,722 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,037. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Potts Camp is $93,300 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,348. Median rent is $771/month, with 51.0% 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 1976.

Education

15.4% of adults in Potts Camp hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Potts Camp has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population435
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density448/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$49,722
Per Capita$22,037
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$400M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,300
Rent$771
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$166,348
Housing Units185
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death15,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain58.6 in/yr
Elevation353 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Potts Camp was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.