Sandersville, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
503 Population 102/sq mi density
$47,167 Median Income $26,068 per capita
$105,200 Home Value $122,682 Zillow
$838 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$47,167 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,200 home value, $838/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sandersville, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,167
37% below
$26,068 per capita
Home Value
$105,200
63% below
Zillow: $122,682
Median Rent
$838/mo
28% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
86% above
24.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
20.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Sandersville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
37%
Rent
72%
Poverty
194%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
186%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sandersville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sandersville residents earn a median household income of $47,167 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,068. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sandersville is $105,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,682. Median rent is $838/month, with 32.5% 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 1976.

Education

27.7% of adults in Sandersville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sandersville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population503
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,167
Per Capita$26,068
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty24.1%
County GDP$3,600M
Avg Weekly Wage$916

Housing

A+
Home Value$105,200
Rent$838
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$122,682
Housing Units297
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking20.7%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death13,749/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain59.6 in/yr
Elevation279 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute19 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sandersville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
There are 134 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.