Ecru is a small town of 1,404 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $52,350
and a 3.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ecru stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ecru is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ecru 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: 91.0
Ecru's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ecru costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ecru, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$145,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$819
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,350
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ecru's violent crime rate is 236.2 per 100,000 residents
— 38% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
236.2 /100k
Property Crime
979.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ecru is served primarily by PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ecru, MS
National Avg
School District
PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ecru sees average highs of 51.4°F in January
and 89.5°F in July,
with 59.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Ecru's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ecru roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $145,800 and median rent is $819/month.
Ecru's violent crime rate is 236.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 979.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ecru are operated by PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 2 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 19.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ecru, MS has a population of 1,404, a median household income of $52,350, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
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.
Ecru averages 51.4°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.1 inches
with about 1.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ecru, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38841.
The population of Ecru, Mississippi is 1,404 with a median age of 24.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ecru: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $145,800, median household income $52,350, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ecru side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
