At a Glance
Median Income
$44,018
$21,279 per capita
Home Value
$113,900
Zillow: $121,925
Median Rent
$973/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.7%
74.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
21.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.3%
21.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Verona a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.6% (28% 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 $121,925. 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.
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 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,782
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density758/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.0%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,018
Per Capita$21,279
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty21.6%
County GDP$6,477M
Avg Weekly Wage$984
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,900
Rent$973
Ownership27.9%
Zillow$121,925
Housing Units1,310
Rent Burden30.7%
Health
Obesity46.3%
Diabetes19.1%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death12,357/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation302 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.7%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute16 min
Broadband73.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Verona was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Tupelo Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 275 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.