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Sunflower, MS
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Sunflower, MS
At a Glance
How Sunflower Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sunflower's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sunflower a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sunflower residents earn a median household income of $24,479 , which is 67% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,841. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 535 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sunflower is $77,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $82,361. Median rent is $427/month, with 29.6% 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 1983.
Safety & Crime
Sunflower reports 1,238 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 226% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,214/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Sunflower hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 72.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sunflower has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.