Sallis, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Attala County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
198 Population 483/sq mi density
$53,177 Median Income $37,304 per capita
$95,700 Home Value $121,042 Zillow
63°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,177 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sallis, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,177
29% below
$37,304 per capita
Home Value
$95,700
66% below
Zillow: $121,042
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
98.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Sallis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
34%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sallis a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sallis residents earn a median household income of $53,177 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,304. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 413 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sallis is $95,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,042. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

29.4% of adults in Sallis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 98.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 57.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population198
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density483/mi²
Male / Female69% / 31%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,177
Per Capita$37,304
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$641M
Avg Weekly Wage$826

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,700
Rent
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$121,042
Housing Units88
Rent Burden39.8%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death13,490/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.5 in/yr
Elevation327 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+98.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute47 min
Broadband97.2%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sallis was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.538 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.