At a Glance
Median Income
$28,722
$17,443 per capita
Home Value
$93,000
Zillow: $69,486
Median Rent
$823/mo
39.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
74.7% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
39.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
55.4%
26.0% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Yazoo City 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
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 12.5% (247% 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 $69,486. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population10,270
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density1,019/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,722
Per Capita$17,443
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty39.3%
County GDP$1,091M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,015
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,000
Rent$823
Ownership35.1%
Zillow$69,486
Housing Units4,101
Rent Burden39.9%
Health
Obesity55.4%
Diabetes21.7%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.4%
Premature Death14,590/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain60.4 in/yr
Elevation97 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+74.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score3.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband71.9%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Yazoo City was founded in 1824.
The median home in Yazoo City was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.