Scooba, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
734 Population 296/sq mi density
$425 Median Rent 39.7% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Scooba, MS

At a Glance

Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
39.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.0%
47% below
67.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
311% above
58.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
21.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Scooba Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
37%
Poverty
474%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
411%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Scooba a Good Place to Live?

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2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

18.0% of adults in Scooba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 67.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Scooba has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population734
Median Age20.4 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans1.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,720
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty58.8%
County GDP$359M
Avg Weekly Wage$827

Housing

Home Value
Rent$425
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$107,988
Housing Units169
Rent Burden39.7%

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes17.7%
Smoking21.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,438/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.0 in/yr
Elevation211 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+18.0%
High School+67.2%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Scooba was founded in 1858.
The median home in Scooba was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.