Median Income $61,250

18% lower than US avg

Home Value $110,700

61% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 19.3%

43% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 41.4%

29% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 20.0%

61% higher than US avg

How Sylvarena Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population96

Median Age60.2 yrs

Density37/mi²

Male / Female38% / 63%

Largest GroupWhite 99%

Veterans91.0%

Economy

B+

Median Income$61,250

Per Capita$26,628

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty20.0%

County GDP$619M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$110,700

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units39

Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity41.4%

Uninsured12.6%

Smoking22.0%

Depression24.8%

Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Sunny Days323/yr

Elevation376 ft (115 m)

Education

C+

Bachelor's+19.3%

High School+98.8%

Graduate+5.3%

School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%

Commute22 min

Broadband40.0%

Libraries4

Is Sylvarena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sylvarena receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Sylvarena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sylvarena is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sylvarena is $110,700, 61% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Sylvarena enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sylvarena has a population of 96 with a density of 37 people per square mile. The median age is 60.2 years, 55% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (99%).

Population

Total Population

People / sq mi

60.2yrs

Median Age

55% above US avg

2.6mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 37.5%

Female 62.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Sylvarena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sylvarena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sylvarena is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Sylvarena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$61,250
	18% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$26,628
Avg Weekly Wage	$938
IRS Avg AGI	$55,343

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	20.0%
	61% above US avg
Establishments (County)	196
County GDP	$619M

Business (County)

Restaurants	14
Healthcare	11
Retail	28
Manufacturing	13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,231
	36% below US avg
Cost of Living	87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.02%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	22.0 min
Drive Alone	71.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sylvarena is $110,700, 61% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$110,700
	61% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	21.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$751
1 Bedroom	$782
2 Bedrooms	$924
3 Bedrooms	$1,177
4 Bedrooms	$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	39
Median Year Built	1972

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,231
	36% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.02%

In Sylvarena, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 12.6% of residents lack health insurance. 22.0% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 34.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sylvarena vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	41.4%
	29% above US avg
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart Disease	7.3%
High Blood Pressure	39.6%
Asthma	10.4%
COPD	10.0%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	22.0%
	57% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.9%
Physical Inactivity	34.1%
Depression	24.8%
Mental Distress	20.5%
Physical Distress	16.2%
Short Sleep	38.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	87.8%
Uninsured	12.6%
	47% above US avg
Primary Care	1:14,191
Dentists	1:2,349
Mental Health	1:7,050
Checkup Rate	76.9%
Dental Visits	8.4%
Premature Death	13,495/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.9/10
Exercise Access	44.7%
Healthcare Facilities	11

Sylvarena has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	63.3°F
	17% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	376 ft (115 m)
Area	2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density	37/sq mi
Coordinates	32.0144°N, 89.3818°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	28129

It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 60.7-point margin. 40.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 80.1%

D 19.4%

Winner: Republican by 60.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	19.3%
	43% below US avg
High School+	98.8%
Graduate Degree+	5.3%
School Test Score	4.42

C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density	37/sq mi
Total Area	2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	40.0%
Public Libraries	4
Healthcare Facilities	11
Restaurants	14
Retail Stores	28

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	22.0 min
Drive Alone	71.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Sylvarena, MS

How Sylvarena Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Sylvarena a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Sylvarena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Sylvarena vs U.S. Average

Income: Sylvarena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Sylvarena vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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