What are the schools like in Paden, MS?

Paden is served primarily by Tishomingo County School District. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Paden?

The median household income in Paden, MS is $42,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Paden, MS?

Paden has an average high temperature of 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Paden, MS affordable or expensive?

Paden's cost of living index is 84, where 100 represents the national average. This means Paden is 16% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $67,500 and the median rent is $550 per month.

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

Paden has a violent crime rate of 139.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 655.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Paden, MS a Good Place to Live?

Paden is a small town of 98 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $42,188 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is 16% below the national average.

Strengths: Paden 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 Paden is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Paden 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: 84.0

Paden's overall cost of living index is 84.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Paden costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.

Metric	Paden, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$550	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$42,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Paden's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

139.3 /100k

Property Crime

655.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Paden is served primarily by Tishomingo County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Paden, MS	National Avg
School District	Tishomingo County School District	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	16.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paden sees average highs of 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July, with 62.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Paden, MS
Average High — January	49.4°F
Average High — July	88.4°F
Annual Precipitation	62.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Paden, MS	National Avg
Population	98	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.6%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tishomingo, MS 2 mi Dennis, MS 7 mi Iuka, MS 11 mi Belmont, MS 11 mi New Site, MS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Paden

Paden, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38873

Paden vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paden, MS affordable or expensive?

Paden's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average. That makes Paden roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $67,500 and median rent is $550/month.

What is the crime rate in Paden, MS?

Paden's violent crime rate is 139.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 655.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Paden?

Public schools in Paden are operated by Tishomingo County School District. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 16.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Paden, MS a good place to live?

Paden, MS has a population of 98, a median household income of $42,188, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. 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 Paden?

Paden averages 49.4°F in January and 88.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.3 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Paden?

Paden, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38873.

What is the population of Paden?

The population of Paden, Mississippi is 98 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paden?

Key numbers for living in Paden: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $67,500, median household income $42,188, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paden side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.