Rienzi, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
312 Population 315/sq mi density
$45,417 Median Income $21,849 per capita
$95,600 Home Value $180,654 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,600 home value, $1,100/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Rienzi, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,417
40% below
$21,849 per capita
Home Value
$95,600
66% below
Zillow: $180,654
Median Rent
$1,100/mo
5% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
71% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
16.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Rienzi Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
34%
Rent
95%
Poverty
130%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rienzi a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rienzi residents earn a median household income of $45,417 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,849. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 820 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rienzi is $95,600 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,654. Median rent is $1,100/month, with 17.5% 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.

Education

9.7% of adults in Rienzi hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rienzi has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population312
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density315/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$45,417
Per Capita$21,849
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty16.1%
County GDP$1,661M
Avg Weekly Wage$902

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,600
Rent$1,100
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$180,654
Housing Units134
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes13.7%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,635/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation474 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Rienzi was founded in 1830.
The median home in Rienzi was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.