Snow Lake Shores, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Benton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
414 Population 609/sq mi density
$51,607 Median Income $45,936 per capita
$144,700 Home Value $182,576 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,607 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,700 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Snow Lake Shores, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,607
31% below
$45,936 per capita
Home Value
$144,700
49% below
Zillow: $182,576
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
16.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
86.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Snow Lake Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
51%
Rent
72%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Snow Lake Shores a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Snow Lake Shores residents earn a median household income of $51,607 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,936. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 94 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Snow Lake Shores is $144,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,576. Median rent is $836/month, with 16.4% 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 1967.

Education

23.9% of adults in Snow Lake Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 86.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Snow Lake Shores has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population414
Median Age60.8 yrs
Density609/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born8.0%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$51,607
Per Capita$45,936
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$400M
Avg Weekly Wage$893

Housing

A+
Home Value$144,700
Rent$836
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$182,576
Housing Units349
Rent Burden16.4%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death15,037/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain57.0 in/yr
Elevation426 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+86.6%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score4.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute37 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Snow Lake Shores was built in 1967.
18.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.