Lucedale is a small town of 2,914 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $35,662
and a 13.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lucedale stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lucedale is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lucedale 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
Lucedale's overall cost of living index is 90.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lucedale costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lucedale, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$112,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$883
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,662
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Lucedale's violent crime rate is 448.9 per 100,000 residents
— 18% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
448.9 /100k
Property Crime
3558.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lucedale is served primarily by George County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lucedale, MS
National Avg
School District
George County School District
—
Elementary Schools
6
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lucedale sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 63.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Lucedale's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lucedale roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $112,900 and median rent is $883/month.
Lucedale's violent crime rate is 448.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3558.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lucedale are operated by George County School District.
The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lucedale, MS has a population of 2,914, a median household income of $35,662, and an unemployment rate of 13.2%.
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.
Lucedale averages 61.5°F in January and 90.9°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).
Lucedale, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39452.
The population of Lucedale, Mississippi is 2,914 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lucedale: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $112,900, median household income $35,662, crime index 139 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lucedale side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
