Nettleton is a small town of 1,761 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $41,317
and a 9.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nettleton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nettleton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nettleton 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: 88.8
Nettleton's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nettleton costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nettleton, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$93,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$813
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$41,317
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nettleton's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents
— 44% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
212.8 /100k
Property Crime
808.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Nettleton is served primarily by Nettleton School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Nettleton, MS
National Avg
School District
Nettleton School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nettleton sees average highs of 52.8°F in January
and 92.4°F in July,
with 59.3 inches of annual precipitation
.
Nettleton's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nettleton roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $93,700 and median rent is $813/month.
Nettleton's violent crime rate is 212.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 808.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Nettleton are operated by Nettleton School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 9.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Nettleton, MS has a population of 1,761, a median household income of $41,317, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%.
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.
Nettleton averages 52.8°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.3 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nettleton, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38858.
The population of Nettleton, Mississippi is 1,761 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nettleton: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $93,700, median household income $41,317, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nettleton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.