Silver City, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Humphreys County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
159 Population 265/sq mi density
$400 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Silver City, MS

At a Glance

Median Rent
$400/mo
66% below
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
94% above
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.7%
70% above
27.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Silver City Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
34%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
194%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Silver City a Good Place to Live?

D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

10.4% of adults in Silver City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 2.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Silver City has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population159
Median Age60.1 yrs
Density265/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$26,186
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$221M
Avg Weekly Wage$715

Housing

Home Value
Rent$400
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$107,309
Housing Units122
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity54.7%
Diabetes22.5%
Smoking27.1%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death21,431/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
Elevation111 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score2.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 29% / D 70%
Commute33 min
Broadband60.0%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Silver City was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.585 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.