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Verona, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County
Verona, MS
At a Glance
How Verona Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Verona's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Verona a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Verona residents earn a median household income of $44,018 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,279. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,687 business establishments, including 275 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Verona is $113,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,897. Median rent is $973/month, with 30.7% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Verona reports 98 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,903/100K.
Education
8.7% of adults in Verona hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Verona has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.