Redwood, MS

Mississippi

Redwood is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 264. Residents earn $52,796 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
264 Population 352/sq mi density
$52,796 Median Income $16,871 per capita
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$52,796 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,796
30% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.4%
8% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Redwood Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population264
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans61.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,796
Per Capita$16,871
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,581M
Commute56 min

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.6%
Heart Disease3.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation226 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+27.0%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute56 min
Broadband81.0%
Libraries1

Is Redwood a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Redwood receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Redwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Redwood is $52,796, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 27.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Redwood enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Redwood has a population of 264 with a density of 352 people per square mile. The median age is 30.8 years, 21% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

264
Total Population
352
People / sq mi
30.8yrs
Median Age
21% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.2%
Female 53.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Redwood vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Redwood vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Redwood is $52,796, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 56 minutes.

Income: Redwood vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,796
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,871
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
IRS Avg AGI$60,448

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,090
County GDP$3,581M

Business (County)

Restaurants124
Healthcare132
Retail182
Manufacturing32

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,963
15% below US avg

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time56.4 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied55.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,963
15% below US avg
In Redwood, 29.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.6% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Redwood vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.4%
8% below US avg
Diabetes6.3%
Heart Disease3.2%
High Blood Pressure25.1%
Asthma8.2%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.9%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression19.6%
Mental Distress14.4%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate67.1%
Checkup Rate66.9%
Premature Death14,893/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access46.1%
Healthcare Facilities132

Crime Rates: Redwood vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Safety Score

Redwood has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation is 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average66.3°F
23% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall61.7 inches
62% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density352/sq mi
Coordinates32.4735°N, 90.7969°W
County FIPS28149
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4-point margin. 81.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.4%
D 47.5%

Winner: Republican by 4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+27.0%
School Test Score4.42
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density352/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access81.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities132
Restaurants124
Retail Stores182

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute56.4 min
Drive Alone94.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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