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Water Valley, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Yalobusha County County
Water Valley, MS
At a Glance
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)
Is Water Valley a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Water Valley residents earn a median household income of $47,167 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,936. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 206 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Water Valley is $111,000 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,929. Median rent is $592/month, with 19.8% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Water Valley reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,170/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Water Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Water Valley has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.