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Randolph, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
650 Population 411/sq mi density
$45,584 Median Income $12,426 per capita
$217,300 Home Value $230,933 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
1,581 Violent Crime/100K 4,490 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,584 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$217,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,581 violent crimes/100K (316% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Randolph, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,584
39% below
$12,426 per capita
Home Value
$217,300
23% below
Zillow: $230,933
Violent Crime
1,581/100K
316% above
4,490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
67.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Randolph Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Randolph's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
61%
Home Value
77%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
416%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Randolph a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Randolph residents earn a median household income of $45,584 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,426. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Randolph is $217,300 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,933. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Randolph reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Randolph hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 67.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Randolph has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population650
Median Age18.4 yrs
Density411/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,584
Per Capita$12,426
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$1,286M
Avg Weekly Wage$802

Housing

B+
Home Value$217,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$230,933
Housing Units193
Rent Burden25.1%

Crime

F
Violent1,581/100K
Property4,490/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,381/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation469 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+67.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Broadband11.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Randolph was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.