Skene, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Bolivar County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
146
Population
35/sq mi density
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Skene, MS
At a Glance
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
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%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Skene a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population146
Median Age71.6 yrs
Density35/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born0.0%
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%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death19,769/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain59.3 in/yr
AQI44 (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%
Broadband58.0%
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.
100.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.