What are the schools like in Latimer, MS?

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

What is the median household income in Latimer?

The median household income in Latimer, MS is $60,567 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Latimer, MS?

Latimer has an average high temperature of 59.8°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Latimer, MS affordable or expensive?

Latimer's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Latimer is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $149,900 and the median rent is $1,054 per month.

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

Latimer has a violent crime rate of 81.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 982.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Latimer, MS a Good Place to Live?

Latimer is a small town of 6,436 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $60,567 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Latimer 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: 89.3

Latimer's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Latimer costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Latimer, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$149,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,054	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,567	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Latimer's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.5 /100k

Property Crime

982.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Latimer, 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	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Latimer sees average highs of 59.8°F in January and 89.7°F in July, with 65.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Latimer, MS
Average High — January	59.8°F
Average High — July	89.7°F
Annual Precipitation	65.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Latimer, MS	National Avg
Population	6,436	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	7.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Martin, MS 3 mi D'Iberville, MS 4 mi Gulf Hills, MS 5 mi Biloxi, MS 7 mi Ocean Springs, MS 7 mi

Latimer vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Latimer, MS affordable or expensive?

Latimer's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Latimer roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $149,900 and median rent is $1,054/month.

What is the crime rate in Latimer, MS?

Latimer's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 982.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Latimer?

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

Is Latimer, MS a good place to live?

Latimer, MS has a population of 6,436, a median household income of $60,567, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. 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 Latimer?

Latimer averages 59.8°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.9 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Latimer?

The population of Latimer, Mississippi is 6,436 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Latimer?

Key numbers for living in Latimer: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $149,900, median household income $60,567, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Latimer side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.