Vardaman, MS

Mississippi · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
1,004 Population
$36,000 Median Income
$55,000 Home Value
$569 Median Rent
63°F Avg Temperature
31.8 yrs Median Age
7.1% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
2.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.6
Education

People

Population1,004
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density738/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 40.9%

Economy

2.9/5
Median Income$36,000
Per Capita Income$17,043
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty Rate22.0%
County GDP$378M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$55,000
Zillow Value$121,992
Median Rent$569
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$924

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Depression19.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Jan / Jul43° / 81°
Rain58 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

1.6/5
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+65.4%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.42
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute22 min
Work From Home1.6%
BroadbandN/A

How Vardaman Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$36,000
Home Value$55,000
Median Rent$569
Poverty Rate22.0%
Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
Unemployment1.8%
Avg Temperature62.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,004
Population Density738 per sq mi
Median Age31.8 years
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Male 49.8%
Female 50.2%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40.9% Black 19.5% Other 39.6%
White40.9%
Black or African American19.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%
Asian0.0%
Other Races39.6%

Language

English Only70.7%
Spanish Speakers29.3%
English 70.7% Spanish 29.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.1%
Health Insurance75.1%

Income

52% below avg
Median Household Income$36,000
Per Capita Income$17,043
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$745
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$44,188

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.8%
Poverty Rate22.0%
Total Establishments (County)270
County GDP$378M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation11
Healthcare Facilities22
Retail Stores64
Manufacturing12
Total Establishments270

Industry Mix

Restaurants 11 Healthcare 22 Retail 64 Manufacturing 12

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$44,188
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,175

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time21.9 min
Work From Home1.6%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

80% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$55,000
Zillow Home Value Index$121,992

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied70.2%

Rental Costs

51% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$569

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,175
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.95%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
High Blood Pressure41.3%
Asthma9.7%
COPD7.8%
Stroke4.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking13.7%
Physical Inactivity36.7%
Depression19.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage75.1%
Regular Checkup78.2%
Premature Death Rate15,132 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.0 / 10
Exercise Access15.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)22
Restaurants (County)11

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Temperature

43°F Jan 81°F Jul
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Average62.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation57.9 in
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation312 ft (95 m)
Land Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density738 per sq mi
Latitude33.8822°
Longitude-89.1778°
County FIPS28013

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.6%
D 25.6%

Republican +48 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.1%
High School+65.4%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.42

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density738 per sq mi
Land Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

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