Prentiss, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jefferson Davis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,048 Population 351/sq mi density
$30,395 Median Income $19,658 per capita
$84,800 Home Value $89,347 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$30,395 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,800 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Prentiss, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,395
60% below
$19,658 per capita
Home Value
$84,800
70% below
Zillow: $89,347
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
41.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
53% below
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
16.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.9%
43% above
22.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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)

Income
40%
Home Value
30%
Rent
68%
Poverty
133%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Prentiss a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.3% (36% 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 $89,347. 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.

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 67°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,048
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density351/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$30,395
Per Capita$19,658
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty16.5%
County GDP$264M
Avg Weekly Wage$883

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,800
Rent$790
Ownership59.1%
Zillow$89,347
Housing Units526
Rent Burden41.9%

Health

Obesity45.9%
Diabetes16.5%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death17,892/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation380 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 57%
Commute32 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Prentiss was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
29.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.