What are the schools like in Hatley, MS?

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

What is the median household income in Hatley?

The median household income in Hatley, MS is $60,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Hatley, MS?

Hatley has an average high temperature of 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Hatley, MS affordable or expensive?

Hatley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hatley is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,100 and the median rent is $696 per month.

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

Hatley has a violent crime rate of 212.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 808.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hatley, MS a Good Place to Live?

Hatley is a small town of 632 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $60,250 and a 9.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Hatley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Hatley 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: 90.5

Hatley's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hatley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hatley, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$696	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hatley's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

212.8 /100k

Property Crime

808.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Hatley, 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	20.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hatley sees average highs of 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July, with 57.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Hatley, MS
Average High — January	52.3°F
Average High — July	90.4°F
Annual Precipitation	57.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Hatley, MS	National Avg
Population	632	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	24.1%	22.2%
65 and over	29.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Amory, MS 4 mi Smithville, MS 6 mi Gattman, MS 12 mi Aberdeen, MS 13 mi Nettleton, MS 14 mi

Hatley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hatley, MS affordable or expensive?

Hatley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hatley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,100 and median rent is $696/month.

What is the crime rate in Hatley, MS?

Hatley's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 808.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hatley?

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

Is Hatley, MS a good place to live?

Hatley, MS has a population of 632, a median household income of $60,250, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. 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 Hatley?

Hatley averages 52.3°F in January and 90.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Hatley?

The population of Hatley, Mississippi is 632 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hatley?

Key numbers for living in Hatley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $170,100, median household income $60,250, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hatley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.