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Rienzi, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Alcorn County County
Rienzi, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Rienzi a Good Place to Live?
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 0.9% (75% 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 $167,547. 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.
Safety & Crime
Rienzi reports 166 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,660/100K.
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.