Walthall, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Webster County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
131 Population 135/sq mi density
$59,583 Median Income $38,950 per capita
$107,500 Home Value $161,275 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$59,583 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,500 home value, $833/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Walthall, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,583
21% below
$38,950 per capita
Home Value
$107,500
62% below
Zillow: $161,275
Median Rent
$833/mo
28% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
2% below
89.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F

How Walthall Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
38%
Rent
72%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
97%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Walthall a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Walthall residents earn a median household income of $59,583 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,950. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 203 business establishments, including 14 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Walthall is $107,500 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,275. Median rent is $833/month, with 17.5% 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

33.0% of adults in Walthall hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 89.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Walthall has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population131
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density135/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,583
Per Capita$38,950
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$255M
Avg Weekly Wage$793

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,500
Rent$833
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$161,275
Housing Units73
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death16,006/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Rain58.7 in/yr
Elevation458 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+89.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score3.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Walthall was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.4% of the population has a disability.