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
Top Industries in Prentiss (4)
County-level employment data (BLS QCEW). Sorted by employment.
Construction
340 jobs
16 firms
$84,722/yr
Retail Trade
234 jobs
35 firms
$22,453/yr
Utilities
25 jobs
5 firms
$30,909/yr
Professional & Technical Services
8 jobs
7 firms
$31,114/yr
Industry Specialization (Location Quotient)
LQ > 1.0 means the industry is more concentrated here than the national average.
Utilities
4.01
Construction
3.95
Retail Trade
1.43
Professional & Technical Services
0.07
Thin line = national average (1.0)
Complete Industry Data
| Industry | Employment | Establishments | Avg Weekly Wage | Avg Annual Pay | LQ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction | 340 | 16 | $1,629 | $84,722 | 3.95 |
| Retail Trade | 234 | 35 | $432 | $22,453 | 1.43 |
| Utilities | 25 | 5 | $594 | $30,909 | 4.01 |
| Professional & Technical Services | 8 | 7 | $598 | $31,114 | 0.07 |