Wesson, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lincoln County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,346 Population 520/sq mi density
$50,987 Median Income $17,717 per capita
$111,700 Home Value $178,898 Zillow
$1,084 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,064 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$50,987 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $1,084/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Wesson, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,987
32% below
$17,717 per capita
Home Value
$111,700
60% below
Zillow: $178,898
Median Rent
$1,084/mo
7% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
224/100K
41% below
1,064/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
23.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
19.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
40%
Rent
93%
Poverty
188%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
59%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wesson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 7.7% (114% above 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 $178,898. 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 224 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,064/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,346
Median Age20.7 yrs
Density520/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$50,987
Per Capita$17,717
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty23.3%
County GDP$1,635M
Avg Weekly Wage$895

Housing

A+
Home Value$111,700
Rent$1,084
Ownership60.7%
Zillow$178,898
Housing Units657
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

F
Violent224/100K
Property1,064/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,025/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
Elevation454 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+10.2%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute31 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wesson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.