Lumberton is a small town of 1,588 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $40,641
and a 19.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lumberton 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 Lumberton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lumberton 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
Lumberton's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lumberton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lumberton, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$75,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$721
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
44.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,641
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lumberton's violent crime rate is 96.3 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.3 /100k
Property Crime
819.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lumberton is served primarily by Lamar County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Lumberton, MS
National Avg
School District
Lamar County School District
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
5
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lumberton sees average highs of 59.3°F in January
and 90.8°F in July,
with 61.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Lumberton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lumberton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $75,600 and median rent is $721/month.
Lumberton's violent crime rate is 96.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 819.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lumberton are operated by Lamar County School District.
The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 5 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lumberton, MS has a population of 1,588, a median household income of $40,641, and an unemployment rate of 19.3%.
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.
Lumberton averages 59.3°F in January and 90.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.7 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lumberton, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39455.
The population of Lumberton, Mississippi is 1,588 with a median age of 36.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lumberton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $75,600, median household income $40,641, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lumberton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
