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Runnelstown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Forrest County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
347 Population 183/sq mi density
67°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
18 Violent Crime/100K 762 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
18 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Runnelstown, MS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
18/100K
95% below
762/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.4%
8% above
65.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
18.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
306 sunny days/yr

How Runnelstown Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
5%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Runnelstown a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Runnelstown reports 18 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 95% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 762/100K.

Education

36.4% of adults in Runnelstown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 65.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Runnelstown has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population347
Median Age21.9 yrs
Density183/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,086
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$991

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership34.7%
Zillow$220,877
Housing Units159
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

F
Violent18/100K
Property762/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking18.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,611/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain58.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation155 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+36.4%
High School+65.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 40%
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Runnelstown was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.501 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 195 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.