At a Glance
Home Value
$46,300
Zillow: $127,835
Violent Crime
601/100K
1,914/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.0%
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Putnam Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Putnam's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Putnam a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Putnam is $46,300 , 84% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,835. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Putnam reports 601 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 58% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,914/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Putnam hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Putnam 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 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age64.0 yrs
Density6/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans58.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$47,084
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$408M
Avg Weekly Wage$808
Housing
Home Value$46,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$127,835
Housing Units91
Rent Burden45.0%
Crime
F
Violent601/100K
Property1,914/100K
Health
Obesity44.0%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation150 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Broadband43.0%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Putnam was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (86 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
57.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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