At a Glance
Median Income
$39,751
$32,632 per capita
Home Value
$265,900
Zillow: $285,560
Median Rent
$875/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
83/100K
2,044/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.9%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.8% smoking rate
How Starkville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starkville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starkville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Starkville residents earn a median household income of $39,751 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,632. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,092 business establishments, including 144 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starkville is $265,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,560. Median rent is $875/month, with 39.6% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Starkville reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,044/100K. The murder rate is 11.8/100K.
Education
50.9% of adults in Starkville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starkville has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,611
Median Age26.3 yrs
Density923/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$39,751
Per Capita$32,632
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,639M
Avg Weekly Wage$916
Housing
C+
Home Value$265,900
Rent$875
Ownership35.9%
Zillow$285,560
Housing Units13,304
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property2,044/100K
Murder11.8/100K
Assault67/100K
Burglary785/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,967/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.0 in/yr
Elevation348 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+24.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Starkville was founded in 1835.
The median home in Starkville was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.549 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 144 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.