At a Glance
Median Income
$66,000
$24,686 per capita
Home Value
$182,500
Zillow: $217,728
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.2%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
25.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
14.8% smoking rate
How Puckett Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Puckett's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Puckett a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Puckett residents earn a median household income of $66,000 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,686. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,585 business establishments, including 389 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Puckett is $182,500 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,728. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 24.6% 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
24.2% of adults in Puckett hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Puckett has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population420
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,000
Per Capita$24,686
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty25.2%
County GDP$10,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,006
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$1,125
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$217,728
Housing Units174
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,369/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain54.1 in/yr
Elevation353 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
Puckett was founded in 1837.
The median home in Puckett was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
There are 389 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.