Wade, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County

1.6 /5.0
D Poor
1,380 Population 224/sq mi density
$207,900 Home Value $273,006 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wade, MS

At a Glance

Home Value
$207,900
26% below
Zillow: $273,006
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
74.5% high school+
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Wade Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
74%
Poverty
409%
Bachelor's
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wade a Good Place to Live?

D
1.6 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wade is $207,900 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,006. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Education

7.4% of adults in Wade hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wade has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population1,380
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density224/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,085
Unemployment
Poverty50.7%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

Home Value$207,900
Rent
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$273,006
Housing Units456
Rent Burden30.5%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death11,607/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation50 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute53 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Wade was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.