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Scooba, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County
1.7
/5.0
D
Poor
734
Population
296/sq mi density
$425
Median Rent
39.7% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.7%
22% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
169
Median year built: 1977
Ownership vs. Renting
50.7%
Owner-Occupied
49.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$425/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
50.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $107,988 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 169 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 39.7% |