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Prentiss, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson Davis County County
Prentiss, MS
At a Glance
How Prentiss Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Prentiss's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Prentiss a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Prentiss residents earn a median household income of $30,395 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,658. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Prentiss is $84,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,496. Median rent is $790/month, with 41.9% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Prentiss reports 45 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,504/100K.
Education
15.7% of adults in Prentiss hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Prentiss has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.