At a Glance
Median Income
$48,354
$26,477 per capita
Home Value
$155,800
Zillow: $256,583
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.4%
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
10.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.7%
16.0% smoking rate
How Terry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Terry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Terry a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Terry residents earn a median household income of $48,354 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,477. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Terry is $155,800 , 45% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,583. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 18.2% 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 2000.
Education
38.4% of adults in Terry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Terry has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,809
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$48,354
Per Capita$26,477
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty10.5%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$155,800
Rent$1,125
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$256,583
Housing Units532
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity43.7%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation270 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.4%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+30.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute34 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Terry was founded in 1811.
The median home in Terry was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.