Leakesville is a small town of 5,463 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $49,250
and a 11.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Leakesville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Leakesville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Leakesville 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: 88.9
Leakesville's overall cost of living index is 88.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Leakesville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Leakesville, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$115,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$719
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Leakesville's violent crime rate is 95.7 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
95.7 /100k
Property Crime
257.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Leakesville is served primarily by Greene County Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Leakesville, MS
National Avg
School District
Greene County Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
68.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Leakesville sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 93.5°F in July,
with 63.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Leakesville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Leakesville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $115,800 and median rent is $719/month.
Leakesville's violent crime rate is 95.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 257.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Leakesville are operated by Greene County Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 6.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Leakesville, MS has a population of 5,463, a median household income of $49,250, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%.
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.
Leakesville averages 61.5°F in January and 93.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.7 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Leakesville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39451.
The population of Leakesville, Mississippi is 5,463 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Leakesville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $115,800, median household income $49,250, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Leakesville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.