Waterford, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Marshall County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
30 Population 31/sq mi density
$34,286 Median Income $22,267 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$34,286 median income, unemployment
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Waterford, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$34,286
54% below
$22,267 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
11% below
80.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
41.8%
30% above
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F

How Waterford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
46%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waterford 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

Waterford residents earn a median household income of $34,286 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,267. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 566 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Education

30.0% of adults in Waterford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waterford has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population30
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density31/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$34,286
Per Capita$22,267
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,206M
Avg Weekly Wage$935

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$191,965
Housing Units6
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity41.8%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death16,967/100K

Climate

Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
Elevation428 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed70 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The nearest airport is Memphis International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
43.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.