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Valley Park, MS

Mississippi

Valley Park is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 72. Residents earn $54,722 per year, which is 27% below the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
72 Population 16/sq mi density
$54,722 Median Income $31,068 per capita
$158,600 Home Value
65°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$54,722 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $54,722
27% lower than US avg
Home Value $158,600
44% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.5%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Valley Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population72
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$54,722
Per Capita$31,068
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$107M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units52
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity41.5%
Uninsured15.1%
Smoking22.9%
Depression22.7%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Sunny Days323/yr
Elevation88 ft (27 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 31% / D 68%
Commute30 min
Broadband48.0%
Libraries1

Is Valley Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Valley Park receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Valley Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Valley Park is $54,722, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Valley Park is $158,600, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Valley Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 323 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Valley Park has a population of 72 with a density of 16 people per square mile. The median age is 66.8 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

72
Total Population
16
People / sq mi
66.8yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
4.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 33.3%
Female 66.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Valley Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Valley Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Valley Park is $54,722, which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Valley Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$54,722
27% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,068
Avg Weekly Wage$744
IRS Avg AGI$49,350

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)142
County GDP$107M

Business (County)

Restaurants5
Healthcare8
Retail16

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,975
15% below US avg
Cost of Living87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.88%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Valley Park is $158,600, 44% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$158,600
44% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.5%
Housing Units52
Median Year Built1975

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,975
15% below US avg
Effective Rate1.88%
In Valley Park, 41.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 15.1% of residents lack health insurance. 22.9% are current smokers. 22.7% report depression. 38.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Valley Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.5%
29% above US avg
Diabetes13.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure40.0%
Asthma10.7%
COPD9.9%
Cancer6.1%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.9%
64% above US avg
Binge Drinking12.6%
Physical Inactivity38.0%
Depression22.7%
Mental Distress21.1%
Physical Distress16.4%
Short Sleep37.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.3%
Uninsured15.1%
76% above US avg
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits6.7%
Premature Death21,606/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.5/10
Exercise Access1.2%
Healthcare Facilities8
Valley Park has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area enjoys 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.9°F
20% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days323 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation88 ft (27 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates32.6314°N, 90.8507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28125
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 36.8-point margin. 48.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 31.2%
D 68%

Winner: Democrat by 36.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score4.42
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density16/sq mi
Total Area4.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access48.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities8
Restaurants5
Retail Stores16

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.5 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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