Median Income $53,177

29% lower than US avg

Home Value $95,700

66% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 29.4%

13% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.2%

28% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.5%

96% lower than US avg

How Sallis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population198

Median Age41.2 yrs

Density483/mi²

Male / Female69% / 31%

Largest GroupWhite 64%

Veterans3.9%

Economy

Median Income$53,177

Per Capita$37,304

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.5%

County GDP$641M

Commute47 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$95,700

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Zillow$113,954

Housing Units88

Rent Burden39.8%

Health

Obesity41.2%

Uninsured11.0%

Smoking17.3%

Depression20.3%

Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain62.5 in/yr

Sunny Days299/yr

Elevation327 ft (100 m)

Education

Bachelor's+29.4%

High School+98.0%

Graduate+1.6%

School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%

Commute47 min

Broadband85.0%

Libraries1

Is Sallis a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sallis receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Sallis stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sallis is $53,177, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sallis is $95,700, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Sallis enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sallis has a population of 198 with a density of 483 people per square mile. The median age is 41.2 years, 6% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (64.1%), with 34.8% Black.

Population

198

Total Population

483

People / sq mi

41.2yrs

Median Age

6% above US avg

0.4mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 68.7%

Female 31.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sallis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	99.4%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.6%
	96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sallis vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sallis is $53,177, which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 47 minutes.

Income: Sallis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$53,177
	29% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$37,304
Avg Weekly Wage	$826
IRS Avg AGI	$52,406

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.5%
	96% below US avg
Establishments (County)	413
County GDP	$641M

Business (County)

Restaurants	35
Healthcare	33
Retail	65
Manufacturing	9

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,656
	24% below US avg
Cost of Living	87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.78%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	46.5 min
Drive Alone	71.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Sallis is $95,700, 66% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $113,954.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$95,700
	66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$113,954

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	39.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$751
1 Bedroom	$782
2 Bedrooms	$924
3 Bedrooms	$1,177
4 Bedrooms	$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	70.1%
Housing Units	88
Median Year Built	1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,656
	24% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.78%

In Sallis, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 11.0% of residents lack health insurance. 17.3% are current smokers. 20.3% report depression. 33.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sallis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.2%
	28% above US avg
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart Disease	5.8%
High Blood Pressure	41.1%
Asthma	10.5%
COPD	7.4%
Cancer	6.4%
Stroke	3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.3%
	24% above US avg
Binge Drinking	14.5%
Physical Inactivity	33.0%
Depression	20.3%
Mental Distress	18.7%
Physical Distress	13.9%
Short Sleep	40.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.8%
Uninsured	11.0%
	28% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,971
Dentists	1:2,918
Mental Health	1:1,929
Checkup Rate	80.1%
Dental Visits	6.8%
Premature Death	13,490/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.7/10
Exercise Access	32.4%
Healthcare Facilities	33

Sallis has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 62.5 inches. The area enjoys 299 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	62.8°F
	16% above US avg
January Average	44°F (7°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	62.5 inches
	65% above US avg
Snowfall	1.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	327 ft (100 m)
Area	0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density	483/sq mi
Coordinates	33.0216°N, 89.7647°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	28007

It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 29.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.3-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%

D 38%

Winner: Republican by 23.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	29.4%
	13% below US avg
High School+	98.0%
Graduate Degree+	1.6%
School Test Score	4.42

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6	Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density	483/sq mi
Total Area	0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	85.0%
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	33
Restaurants	35
Retail Stores	65

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	46.5 min
Drive Alone	71.6%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	14.9%

Sallis, MS

How Sallis Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Sallis a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Sallis vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Sallis vs U.S. Average

Income: Sallis vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sallis vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities