What are the schools like in Mayersville, MS?

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

What is the median household income in Mayersville?

The median household income in Mayersville, MS is $11,660 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 54.3%.

What is the weather like in Mayersville, MS?

Mayersville has an average high temperature of 55.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Mayersville, MS affordable or expensive?

Mayersville's cost of living index is 80, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mayersville is 20% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,900 and the median rent is $273 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Mayersville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Mayersville, MS a Good Place to Live?

Mayersville is a small town of 242 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $11,660 and a 54.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 80 (US average = 100), which is 20% below the national average.

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

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

All Mayersville 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: 80.0

Mayersville's overall cost of living index is 80.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mayersville costs roughly 20% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mayersville, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$273	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	26.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$11,660	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Mayersville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Mayersville, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mayersville sees average highs of 55.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 55.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mayersville, MS
Average High — January	55.2°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	55.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Mayersville, MS	National Avg
Population	242	—
Median Age	43.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	54.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	3.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	96.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grace, MS 8 mi Glen Allan, MS 9 mi Cary, MS 9 mi Rolling Fork, MS 10 mi Lake Providence, LA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Mayersville

Mayersville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39113

Mayersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mayersville, MS affordable or expensive?

Mayersville's cost of living index is 80, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mayersville roughly 20% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,900 and median rent is $273/month.

What is the crime rate in Mayersville, MS?

Crime data for Mayersville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Mayersville?

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

Is Mayersville, MS a good place to live?

Mayersville, MS has a population of 242, a median household income of $11,660, and an unemployment rate of 54.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Mayersville?

Mayersville averages 55.2°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.3 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mayersville?

Mayersville, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39113.

What is the population of Mayersville?

The population of Mayersville, Mississippi is 242 with a median age of 43.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mayersville?

Key numbers for living in Mayersville: cost of living index 80 (100 = US average), median home $92,900, median household income $11,660. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mayersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.