At a Glance
Violent Crime
362/100K
6,170/100K property
Obesity Rate
42.7%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
302 sunny days/yr
How University Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows University's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is University a Good Place to Live?
F
1.0 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
University reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Climate & Weather
University has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,899
Median Age19.2 yrs
Density6,999/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$3,380
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty
County GDP$3,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$974
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership
Zillow$408,232
Housing Units16
Rent Burden33.0%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property6,170/100K
Health
Obesity42.7%
Diabetes15.4%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,273/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain60.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation503 ft
Education
Bachelor's+
High School+
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute7 min
Broadband0.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.524 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 209 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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