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Quitman, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clarke County County
Quitman, MS
At a Glance
How Quitman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Quitman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Quitman a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Quitman residents earn a median household income of $44,744 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,262. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Quitman is $123,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,969. Median rent is $925/month, with 51.0% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Quitman reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Quitman hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Quitman has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.