What are the schools like in Flowood, MS?

Flowood is served primarily by Rankin County School District. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Flowood?

The median household income in Flowood, MS is $89,144 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Flowood, MS?

Flowood has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Flowood, MS affordable or expensive?

Flowood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flowood is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,900 and the median rent is $1,398 per month.

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

Flowood has a violent crime rate of 209.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1578.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Flowood, MS a Good Place to Live?

Flowood is a small city of 10,204 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $89,144 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Flowood stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Flowood 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

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

Metric	Flowood, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,398	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,144	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Flowood's violent crime rate is 209.2 per 100,000 residents — 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

209.2 /100k

Property Crime

1578.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Flowood is served primarily by Rankin County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Flowood, MS	National Avg
School District	Rankin County School District	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flowood sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 58.9 inches of annual precipitation and 1.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Flowood, MS
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	58.9"
Annual Snowfall	1.0"

Demographics

Metric	Flowood, MS	National Avg
Population	10,204	—
Median Age	35.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	64.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	25.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Pearl, MS 5 mi Brandon, MS 6 mi Ridgeland, MS 8 mi Jackson, MS 8 mi Richland, MS 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Flowood

Flowood, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

39232 39047

Flowood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flowood, MS affordable or expensive?

Flowood's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Flowood roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $257,900 and median rent is $1,398/month.

What is the crime rate in Flowood, MS?

Flowood's violent crime rate is 209.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1578.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Flowood?

Public schools in Flowood are operated by Rankin County School District. The district has 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 52.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Flowood, MS a good place to live?

Flowood, MS has a population of 10,204, a median household income of $89,144, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Flowood?

Flowood averages 57.4°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.9 inches with about 1.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flowood?

Flowood, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 39232, 39047.

What is the population of Flowood?

The population of Flowood, Mississippi is 10,204 with a median age of 35.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Flowood?

Key numbers for living in Flowood: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $257,900, median household income $89,144, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flowood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.