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Redwater, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County
Redwater, MS
At a Glance
How Redwater Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Redwater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Redwater a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Redwater residents earn a median household income of $60,333 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,342. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Redwater is $128,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,606. Median rent is $569/month, with 28.1% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Redwater reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,217/100K.
Education
36.7% of adults in Redwater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% above the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Redwater has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.