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Yazoo City, MS
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Yazoo City, MS
At a Glance
How Yazoo City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Yazoo City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Yazoo City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Yazoo City residents earn a median household income of $28,722 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,443. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 456 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Yazoo City is $93,000 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $64,833. Median rent is $823/month, with 39.9% 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
Yazoo City reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,790/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Yazoo City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 74.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Yazoo City has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.