Heidelberg is a small town of 746 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $50,041
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Heidelberg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Heidelberg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Heidelberg 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: 90.4
Heidelberg's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Heidelberg costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Heidelberg, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,087
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,041
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 164.2 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
164.2 /100k
Property Crime
1642.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Heidelberg is served primarily by East Jasper School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Heidelberg, MS
National Avg
School District
East Jasper School District
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Heidelberg sees average highs of 59.9°F in January
and 93.2°F in July,
with 59.6 inches of annual precipitation
.
Heidelberg's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Heidelberg roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,500 and median rent is $1,087/month.
Heidelberg's violent crime rate is 164.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1642.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Heidelberg are operated by East Jasper School District.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Heidelberg, MS has a population of 746, a median household income of $50,041, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Heidelberg averages 59.9°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.6 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Heidelberg, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39439.
The population of Heidelberg, Mississippi is 746 with a median age of 42.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Heidelberg: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $80,500, median household income $50,041, crime index 57 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Heidelberg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
