Philadelphia, MS

Mississippi · Neshoba County

Philadelphia is a small city in Mississippi with a population of 7,030. Residents earn $36,781 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

2.7 /5.0

C+ Fair

7,030 Population 576/sq mi density

$36,781 Median Income $22,612 per capita

$95,600 Home Value $132,602 Zillow

$760 Median Rent 35.1% income on rent

64°F Avg Temperature 323 sunny days/yr

660 Violent Crime/100K 4,217 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.7 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

2.0 / 5.0

$36,781 median income, 6.0% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$95,600 home value, $760/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

660 violent crimes/100K (74% above avg)

C+

Education

2.6 / 5.0

20.5% bachelor's degree or higher

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Name	Description
Philadelphia High School	Former Philadelphia High School superintendent Mr. J.E. Hurdle is said to haunt the school. After numerous problems resulting from integration (as well as other personal matters), Mr. Hurdle shot himself in the late sixties. His spirit is said to roam the hall near his old office, and students at the school late at night have noticed lights going on and off by themselves in the room that used to house his office and doors slamming shut.

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Philadelphia High School

Former Philadelphia High School superintendent Mr. J.E. Hurdle is said to haunt the school. After numerous problems resulting from integration (as well as other personal matters), Mr. Hurdle shot himself in the late sixties. His spirit is said to roam the hall near his old office, and students at the school late at night have noticed lights going on and off by themselves in the room that used to house his office and doors slamming shut.

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