Tremont, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Itawamba County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
317 Population 65/sq mi density
$41,563 Median Income $22,051 per capita
$825 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,563 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tremont, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,563
45% below
$22,051 per capita
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
70.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
11.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
61°F

How Tremont Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Tremont's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
55%
Rent
71%
Poverty
89%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tremont a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tremont residents earn a median household income of $41,563 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,051. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 406 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.

Education

12.9% of adults in Tremont hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 70.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tremont has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population317
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density65/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$41,563
Per Capita$22,051
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.0%
County GDP$733M
Avg Weekly Wage$820

Housing

A
Home Value
Rent$825
Ownership75.2%
Zillow$156,137
Housing Units151
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death10,759/100K

Climate

Avg Temp61°F
Rain61.5 in/yr
Elevation347 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+70.3%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 90% / D 10%
Commute29 min
Broadband85.6%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Tremont was founded in 1852.
The median home in Tremont was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.