Mississippi
Walnut Grove is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 645. Residents earn $32,813 per year, which is 56% below the national average.
Based on current data, Walnut Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Walnut Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Walnut Grove is $32,813, 56% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 20.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Walnut Grove is $84,400, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $500 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
12.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Walnut Grove enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F. Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $32,813 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,909 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $755 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $47,638 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.4% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 350 |
| County GDP | $897M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 85 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,405 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.85% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |
| Census Median | $84,400 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 26.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,405 |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.85% |
| Obesity | 45.3% |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 15.5% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 46.1% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| COPD | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 12.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 38.6% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.7% |
| Physical Distress | 15.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 82.0% |
| Premature Death | 14,204/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 34.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 364 ft (111 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5932°N, 89.4578°W |
| County FIPS | 28079 |
Winner: Republican by 23.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.2% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 85.4% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 398/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.5% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 34 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 85 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.7% |
| Work from Home | 1.2% |