What are the schools like in Mississippi State, MS?

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

What is the median household income in Mississippi State?

The median household income in Mississippi State, MS is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Mississippi State, MS?

Mississippi State has an average high temperature of 54.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.5 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Mississippi State, MS?

Mississippi State has a violent crime rate of 169.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1687.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mississippi State, MS a Good Place to Live?

Mississippi State is a small town of 4,095 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A and a 10.9% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Mississippi State stands out for a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Mississippi State city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Mississippi State metro area.

Metric	Mississippi State, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	12.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mississippi State's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — 55% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

169.4 /100k

Property Crime

1687.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Mississippi State, 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	70.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mississippi State sees average highs of 54.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July, with 58.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mississippi State, MS
Average High — January	54.1°F
Average High — July	91.7°F
Annual Precipitation	58.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.5"

Demographics

Metric	Mississippi State, MS	National Avg
Population	4,095	—
Median Age	19.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	27.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	1.3%	22.2%
65 and over	0.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Starkville, MS 2 mi Artesia, MS 9 mi Longview, MS 9 mi Pheba, MS 13 mi West Point, MS 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Mississippi State

Mississippi State, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39762

Mississippi State vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mississippi State, MS affordable or expensive?

Mississippi State has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Mississippi State, MS?

Mississippi State's violent crime rate is 169.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1687.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mississippi State?

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

Is Mississippi State, MS a good place to live?

Mississippi State, MS has a population of 4,095, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. 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 Mississippi State?

Mississippi State averages 54.1°F in January and 91.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.0 inches with about 0.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mississippi State?

Mississippi State, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39762.

What is the population of Mississippi State?

The population of Mississippi State, Mississippi is 4,095 with a median age of 19.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mississippi State?

Key numbers for living in Mississippi State: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mississippi State side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.