What are the schools like in Durant, MS?

Durant is served primarily by Holmes County Consolidated. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Durant?

The median household income in Durant, MS is $25,552 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Durant, MS?

Durant has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

Durant, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Durant, MS affordable or expensive?

Durant's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Durant is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $55,400 and the median rent is $510 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Durant, MS?

Crime rate data for Durant is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Durant, MS a Good Place to Live?

Durant is a small town of 2,133 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $25,552 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Durant stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Durant is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Durant city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.7

Durant's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Durant costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Durant, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$55,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$510	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	56.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$25,552	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Durant is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Durant is served primarily by Holmes County Consolidated. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Durant, MS	National Avg
School District	Holmes County Consolidated	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Durant sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Durant, MS
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	57.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Durant, MS	National Avg
Population	2,133	—
Median Age	42.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	10.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	89.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	31.2%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sallis, MS 7 mi Goodman, MS 8 mi West, MS 9 mi Lexington, MS 11 mi Pickens, MS 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Durant

Durant, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39063

Durant vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Durant, MS affordable or expensive?

Durant's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Durant roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $55,400 and median rent is $510/month.

What is the crime rate in Durant, MS?

Crime data for Durant is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Durant?

Public schools in Durant are operated by Holmes County Consolidated. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 6.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Durant, MS a good place to live?

Durant, MS has a population of 2,133, a median household income of $25,552, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Durant?

Durant averages 54.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Durant?

Durant, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39063.

What is the population of Durant?

The population of Durant, Mississippi is 2,133 with a median age of 42.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Durant?

Key numbers for living in Durant: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $55,400, median household income $25,552, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Durant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.