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Thaxton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County
Thaxton, MS
At a Glance
How Thaxton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thaxton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thaxton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thaxton residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,981. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 563 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thaxton is $208,500 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,933. Median rent is $788/month, with 18.1% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Thaxton reports 1,581 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 316% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,490/100K.
Education
26.7% of adults in Thaxton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thaxton has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.