Sledge, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Quitman County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
327 Population 617/sq mi density
$47,688 Median Income $20,014 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $119,911 Zillow
$741 Median Rent 19.7% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$47,688 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $741/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sledge, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,688
37% below
$20,014 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $119,911
Median Rent
$741/mo
36% below
19.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
35% below
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
25.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.2%
69% above
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Sledge Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
63%
Home Value
21%
Rent
64%
Poverty
209%
Bachelor's
65%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sledge a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sledge residents earn a median household income of $47,688 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,014. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 144 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sledge is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,911. Median rent is $741/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Education

21.8% of adults in Sledge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sledge has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population327
Median Age49.1 yrs
Density617/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.4%

Economy

D
Median Income$47,688
Per Capita$20,014
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty25.9%
County GDP$119M
Avg Weekly Wage$683

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$741
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$119,911
Housing Units185
Rent Burden19.7%

Health

Obesity54.2%
Diabetes21.6%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death18,894/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain57.9 in/yr
Elevation166 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score3.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 34% / D 64%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sledge was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.