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Skene, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
146 Population 35/sq mi density
64°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
1,238 Violent Crime/100K 7,214 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,238 violent crimes/100K (226% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Skene, MS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
1,238/100K
226% above
7,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
4% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
19.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Skene Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
326%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Skene a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Skene reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.

Education

34.9% of adults in Skene hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Skene has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population146
Median Age71.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$46,305
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,386M
Avg Weekly Wage$855

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$140,574
Housing Units106
Rent Burden34.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,238/100K
Property7,214/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death19,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation130 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 62%
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed67 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Skene was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Pinebluff Regional/Grider Field (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.559 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
64.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.