At a Glance
Median Income
$66,591
$25,177 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $127,041
Bachelor's Degree+
9.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.5%
13.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.5% smoking rate
How Silas Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silas's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silas a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silas residents earn a median household income of $66,591 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,177. The unemployment rate stands at 5.5% (53% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 354 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silas is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,041. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
9.8% of adults in Silas hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silas has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population505
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,591
Per Capita$25,177
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty13.8%
County GDP$728M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$127,041
Housing Units212
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death12,977/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain52.0 in/yr
Elevation230 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute38 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Silas was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.