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Weir, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Choctaw County County
Weir, MS
At a Glance
How Weir Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Weir's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Weir a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Weir residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,661. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 160 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Weir is $71,600 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,122. Median rent is $523/month, with 41.3% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Weir reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,564/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Weir hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 66.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Weir has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.