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Sebastopol, MS

Mississippi · Metropolitan Area

Sebastopol is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 206. Residents earn $41,250 per year, which is 45% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
206 Population 131/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $32,735 per capita
$118,800 Home Value
$813 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,800 home value, $813/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $41,250
45% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,800
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.9%
38% lower than US avg
Median Rent $813
30% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 47.1%
47% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Sebastopol Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population206
Median Age48.5 yrs
Density131/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans13.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$32,735
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,446M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,800
Rent$813
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units102
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Uninsured19.2%
Smoking32.8%
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease10.2%

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation396 ft (121 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.0%
Libraries4

Is Sebastopol a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sebastopol receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sebastopol offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sebastopol is $41,250, 45% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sebastopol is $118,800, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Sebastopol enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sebastopol has a population of 206 with a density of 131 people per square mile. The median age is 48.5 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85%), with 1.9% Hispanic, 13.1% Black.

Population

206
Total Population
131
People / sq mi
48.5yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
1.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.7%
Female 38.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sebastopol vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.7%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sebastopol vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sebastopol is $41,250, which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Sebastopol vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$41,250
45% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,735
Avg Weekly Wage$866
IRS Avg AGI$47,636

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)527
County GDP$1,446M

Business (County)

Restaurants46
Healthcare39
Retail121
Manufacturing20

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,604
26% below US avg
Cost of Living87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.19%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sebastopol is $118,800, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $813 (30% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,800
58% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$813
30% below US avg
Rent Burden26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.9%
Housing Units102
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,604
26% below US avg
Effective Rate2.19%
In Sebastopol, 47.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 19.2% of residents lack health insurance. 32.8% are current smokers. 26.6% report depression. 49.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sebastopol vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity47.1%
47% above US avg
Diabetes18.5%
Heart Disease10.2%
High Blood Pressure46.6%
Asthma11.5%
COPD16.6%
Cancer7.0%
Stroke6.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking32.8%
134% above US avg
Binge Drinking13.0%
Physical Inactivity49.1%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress24.4%
Physical Distress22.4%
Short Sleep39.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate82.4%
Uninsured19.2%
123% above US avg
Checkup Rate77.4%
Dental Visits4.3%
Premature Death14,974/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.6/10
Exercise Access70.6%
Healthcare Facilities39
Sebastopol has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation396 ft (121 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²)
Population Density131/sq mi
Coordinates32.5679°N, 89.3340°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28123
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24-point margin. 87.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.7%
D 37.7%

Winner: Republican by 24 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.9%
38% below US avg
High School+84.8%
Graduate Degree+3.0%
School Test Score4.42
C+ Education Grade (2.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density131/sq mi
Total Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities39
Restaurants46
Retail Stores121

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Drive Alone84.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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