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Senatobia, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Tate County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,306 Population 534/sq mi density
$52,370 Median Income $24,541 per capita
$208,000 Home Value $237,185 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,370 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Senatobia, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,370
30% below
$24,541 per capita
Home Value
$208,000
26% below
Zillow: $237,185
Median Rent
$830/mo
29% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
5% below
6,170/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%
15% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
61% below
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Senatobia Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
74%
Rent
71%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
39%
Crime
95%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Senatobia a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Senatobia residents earn a median household income of $52,370 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,541. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 446 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Senatobia is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,185. Median rent is $830/month, with 28.8% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Senatobia 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

28.7% of adults in Senatobia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Senatobia has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population8,306
Median Age30.9 yrs
Density534/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,370
Per Capita$24,541
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$807M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A
Home Value$208,000
Rent$830
Ownership51.0%
Zillow$237,185
Housing Units2,710
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent362/100K
Property6,170/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain57.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation312 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.7%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Senatobia was founded in 1860.
The median home in Senatobia was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.