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Rolling Fork, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sharkey County County
Rolling Fork, MS
At a Glance
How Rolling Fork Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rolling Fork's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rolling Fork a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rolling Fork residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,702. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 142 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rolling Fork is $121,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,059. Median rent is $592/month, with 26.8% 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
Rolling Fork reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,009/100K.
Education
9.2% of adults in Rolling Fork hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 84.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rolling Fork has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.