At a Glance
Violent Crime
266/100K
3,454/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
318 sunny days/yr
How Water Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Water Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Water Valley a Good Place to Live?
F
1.3 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Water Valley reports 266 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,454/100K.
Education
8.3% of adults in Water Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Water Valley has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population112
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans84.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$38,899
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$280M
Avg Weekly Wage$792
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$109,662
Housing Units52
Rent Burden21.9%
Crime
F
Violent266/100K
Property3,454/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Premature Death14,521/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation389 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Broadband41.0%
Internet Speed40 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Water Valley was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Everett-Stewart Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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