What are the schools like in Farrell, MS?

School district data for Farrell is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Farrell?

The median household income in Farrell, MS is $43,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Farrell, MS?

Farrell has an average high temperature of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

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

Farrell has a violent crime rate of 40.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 72.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Farrell, MS a Good Place to Live?

Farrell is a small town of 265 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $43,125 and a 3.5% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Farrell stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Farrell is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Farrell metro area.

Metric	Farrell, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$32,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Farrell's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.7 /100k

Property Crime

72.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Farrell, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	3.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	67.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Farrell sees average highs of 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 54.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Farrell, MS
Average High — January	50.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	54.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Farrell, MS	National Avg
Population	265	—
Median Age	37.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	97.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.7%	22.2%
65 and over	9.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Friars Point, MS 8 mi Clarksdale, MS 8 mi Lyon, MS 8 mi Bobo, MS 9 mi Rena Lara, MS 9 mi

Farrell vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farrell, MS affordable or expensive?

Farrell has a median home value of $32,200 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $43,125.

What is the crime rate in Farrell, MS?

Farrell's violent crime rate is 40.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 72.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Farrell?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Farrell, MS a good place to live?

Farrell, MS has a population of 265, a median household income of $43,125, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Farrell?

Farrell averages 50.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.8 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Farrell?

The population of Farrell, Mississippi is 265 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Farrell?

Key numbers for living in Farrell: median home $32,200, median household income $43,125, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Farrell side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.