What are the schools like in Lynchburg, MS?

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

What is the median household income in Lynchburg?

The median household income in Lynchburg, MS is $94,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 13.8%.

What is the weather like in Lynchburg, MS?

Lynchburg has an average high temperature of 50.9°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Lynchburg, MS affordable or expensive?

Lynchburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lynchburg is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,600 and the median rent is $2,038 per month.

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

Lynchburg has a violent crime rate of 193.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1339.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Lynchburg, MS a Good Place to Live?

Lynchburg is a small town of 1,950 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $94,688 and a 13.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

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

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

All Lynchburg 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: 92.4

Lynchburg's overall cost of living index is 92.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lynchburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lynchburg, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,038	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Lynchburg's violent crime rate is 193.6 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

193.6 /100k

Property Crime

1339.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Lynchburg, 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	25.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lynchburg sees average highs of 50.9°F in January and 91.9°F in July, with 54.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lynchburg, MS
Average High — January	50.9°F
Average High — July	91.9°F
Annual Precipitation	54.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.7"

Demographics

Metric	Lynchburg, MS	National Avg
Population	1,950	—
Median Age	46.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	13.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	34.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	13.6%	22.2%
65 and over	10.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lakeview, MS 2 mi Horn Lake, MS 3 mi Walls, MS 4 mi Southaven, MS 7 mi Eudora, MS 9 mi

Lynchburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lynchburg, MS affordable or expensive?

Lynchburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lynchburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $189,600 and median rent is $2,038/month.

What is the crime rate in Lynchburg, MS?

Lynchburg's violent crime rate is 193.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1339.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Lynchburg?

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

Is Lynchburg, MS a good place to live?

Lynchburg, MS has a population of 1,950, a median household income of $94,688, and an unemployment rate of 13.8%. 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 Lynchburg?

Lynchburg averages 50.9°F in January and 91.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.9 inches with about 2.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Lynchburg?

The population of Lynchburg, Mississippi is 1,950 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lynchburg?

Key numbers for living in Lynchburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $189,600, median household income $94,688, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lynchburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.