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Soso, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
Soso, MS
At a Glance
How Soso Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Soso's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Soso a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Soso residents earn a median household income of $65,521 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,295. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,434 business establishments, including 134 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Soso is $143,300 , 49% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,485. Median rent is $872/month, with 37.1% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Soso reports 273 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,633/100K.
Education
26.4% of adults in Soso hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Soso has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.