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Sardis, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Panola County County
Sardis, MS
At a Glance
How Sardis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sardis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sardis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sardis residents earn a median household income of $32,134 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,978. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 653 business establishments, including 57 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sardis is $72,100 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,465. Median rent is $716/month, with 32.6% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
Sardis reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Education
10.4% of adults in Sardis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 73.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sardis has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.