Vaiden, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Carroll County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,311 Population 610/sq mi density
$22,273 Median Income $12,669 per capita
$47,000 Home Value $149,080 Zillow
$380 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$22,273 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$47,000 home value, $380/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Vaiden, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$22,273
70% below
$12,669 per capita
Home Value
$47,000
83% below
Zillow: $149,080
Median Rent
$380/mo
67% below
26.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
64.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
46.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
41% above
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Vaiden Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
30%
Home Value
17%
Rent
33%
Poverty
375%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vaiden a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vaiden residents earn a median household income of $22,273 , which is 70% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $12,669. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 136 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vaiden is $47,000 , 83% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,080. Median rent is $380/month, with 26.7% 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 1980.

Education

8.6% of adults in Vaiden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 64.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vaiden has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,311
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density610/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

D
Median Income$22,273
Per Capita$12,669
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty46.5%
County GDP$148M
Avg Weekly Wage$799

Housing

A+
Home Value$47,000
Rent$380
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$149,080
Housing Units537
Rent Burden26.7%

Health

Obesity45.2%
Diabetes18.7%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease8.5%
Premature Death15,020/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain59.2 in/yr
Elevation408 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+64.4%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute34 min
Broadband57.0%
Internet Speed36 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Vaiden was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.