At a Glance
Median Income
$14,875
$14,930 per capita
Home Value
$71,400
Zillow: $107,988
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
72.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
42.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
21.7% smoking rate
How Shuqualak Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shuqualak's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shuqualak a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Shuqualak residents earn a median household income of $14,875 , which is 80% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $14,930. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 135 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shuqualak is $71,400 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,988. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
11.0% of adults in Shuqualak hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shuqualak has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population265
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density235/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$14,875
Per Capita$14,930
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty42.5%
County GDP$359M
Avg Weekly Wage$827
Housing
B+
Home Value$71,400
Rent
Ownership58.6%
Zillow$107,988
Housing Units158
Rent Burden33.0%
Health
Obesity47.8%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,438/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain57.2 in/yr
Elevation216 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+72.1%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score3.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 41% / D 58%
Commute20 min
Broadband52.3%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Shuqualak was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.