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Wesson, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lincoln County County
Wesson, MS
At a Glance
How Wesson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wesson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wesson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wesson residents earn a median household income of $50,987 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,717. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 861 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wesson is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $176,519. Median rent is $1,084/month, with 23.5% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Wesson reports 178 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,913/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Wesson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wesson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.