Stonewall, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clarke County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,058 Population 398/sq mi density
$27,981 Median Income $19,041 per capita
$60,000 Home Value $64,724 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
64°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
$27,981 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$60,000 home value, $783/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Stonewall, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,981
63% below
$19,041 per capita
Home Value
$60,000
79% below
Zillow: $64,724
Median Rent
$783/mo
33% below
31.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
34% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Stonewall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
37%
Home Value
21%
Rent
67%
Poverty
137%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stonewall 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

Stonewall residents earn a median household income of $27,981 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,041. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 249 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stonewall is $60,000 , 79% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,724. Median rent is $783/month, with 31.7% 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 1964.

Education

22.3% of adults in Stonewall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stonewall has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,058
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

D
Median Income$27,981
Per Capita$19,041
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$408M
Avg Weekly Wage$808

Housing

A+
Home Value$60,000
Rent$783
Ownership72.5%
Zillow$64,724
Housing Units496
Rent Burden31.7%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death14,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation232 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed35 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stonewall was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (56 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
36.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.