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Ruleville, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sunflower County County
Ruleville, MS
At a Glance
How Ruleville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ruleville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Ruleville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Ruleville residents earn a median household income of $35,536 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,566. The unemployment rate stands at 10.8% (200% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ruleville is $94,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $99,734. Median rent is $633/month, with 34.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Ruleville reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
16.0% of adults in Ruleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ruleville has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.