Walnut Grove, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Leake County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
645 Population 398/sq mi density
$32,813 Median Income $17,909 per capita
$84,400 Home Value $168,286 Zillow
$500 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,400 home value, $500/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Walnut Grove, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,813
56% below
$17,909 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
70% below
Zillow: $168,286
Median Rent
$500/mo
57% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
85.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
41% above
19.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Walnut Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
44%
Home Value
30%
Rent
43%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walnut Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walnut Grove residents earn a median household income of $32,813 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,909. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 350 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walnut Grove is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,286. Median rent is $500/month, with 30.0% 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 1976.

Education

12.2% of adults in Walnut Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 85.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walnut Grove has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population645
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,813
Per Capita$17,909
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$897M
Avg Weekly Wage$755

Housing

A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent$500
Ownership26.7%
Zillow$168,286
Housing Units285
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity45.3%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death14,204/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain62.4 in/yr
Elevation364 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed18 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Walnut Grove was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.