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Rawls Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
Rawls Springs, MS
At a Glance
How Rawls Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rawls Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rawls Springs a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rawls Springs residents earn a median household income of $49,573 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,964. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rawls Springs is $101,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,065. Median rent is $1,084/month, with 29.6% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Rawls Springs reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,758/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Rawls Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rawls Springs has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.