Mississippi
Tishomingo is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 487. Residents earn $46,458 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tishomingo receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tishomingo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Tishomingo is $46,458, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Tishomingo is $101,400, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $575 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Tishomingo enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.4% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.6% |
| 88% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,458 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,265 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $896 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $55,703 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.6% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 481 |
| County GDP | $767M |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 82 |
| Manufacturing | 37 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $1,953 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.93% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $101,400 |
| 64% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $575 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.5% |
| Studio | $727 |
| 1 Bedroom | $759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $842 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,115 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $1,953 |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.93% |
| Obesity | 43.4% |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 8.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 42.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 11.6% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 39.0% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 21.3% |
| Physical Distress | 18.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 14,574/100K |
| Exercise Access | 51.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 62.3 inches |
| 64% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6383°N, 88.2291°W |
| County FIPS | 28141 |
Winner: Republican by 78.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 58.9% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 35 |
| Retail Stores | 82 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |