What are the schools like in Lambert, MS?

Lambert is served primarily by Quitman County School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.4:1.

What is the median household income in Lambert?

The median household income in Lambert, MS is $28,154 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.3%.

What is the weather like in Lambert, MS?

Lambert has an average high temperature of 50.2°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lambert, MS affordable or expensive?

Lambert's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lambert is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $54,900 and the median rent is $638 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Lambert is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lambert, MS a Good Place to Live?

Lambert is a small town of 1,074 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $28,154 and a 16.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

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

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

All Lambert 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: 84.2

Lambert's overall cost of living index is 84.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lambert costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lambert, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$54,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$638	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	44.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$28,154	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lambert is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lambert is served primarily by Quitman County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lambert, MS	National Avg
School District	Quitman County School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lambert sees average highs of 50.2°F in January and 92.1°F in July, with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lambert, MS
Average High — January	50.2°F
Average High — July	92.1°F
Annual Precipitation	56.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lambert, MS	National Avg
Population	1,074	—
Median Age	45.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	15.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	81.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.5%	22.2%
65 and over	17.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Marks, MS 4 mi Crowder, MS 9 mi Darling, MS 11 mi Jonestown, MS 13 mi Falcon, MS 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Lambert

Lambert, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38643

Lambert vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lambert, MS affordable or expensive?

Lambert's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lambert roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $54,900 and median rent is $638/month.

What is the crime rate in Lambert, MS?

Crime data for Lambert is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lambert?

Public schools in Lambert are operated by Quitman County School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lambert, MS a good place to live?

Lambert, MS has a population of 1,074, a median household income of $28,154, and an unemployment rate of 16.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Lambert?

Lambert averages 50.2°F in January and 92.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lambert?

Lambert, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38643.

What is the population of Lambert?

The population of Lambert, Mississippi is 1,074 with a median age of 45.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lambert?

Key numbers for living in Lambert: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $54,900, median household income $28,154, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lambert side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.