Seminary, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Covington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
230 Population 150/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $29,691 per capita
$161,300 Home Value $206,418 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,300 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Seminary, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$29,691 per capita
Home Value
$161,300
43% below
Zillow: $206,418
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
344/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
18% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Seminary Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
57%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seminary a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Seminary residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,691. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 389 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seminary is $161,300 , 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,418. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Seminary reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 344/100K.

Education

27.7% of adults in Seminary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seminary has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population230
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density150/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$29,691
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$859

Housing

A+
Home Value$161,300
Rent
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$206,418
Housing Units146
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property344/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,927/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain58.1 in/yr
Elevation264 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute39 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Seminary was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.487 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.