What are the schools like in Prentiss, MS?

Prentiss is served primarily by Jeff Davis County School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Prentiss?

The median household income in Prentiss, MS is $25,859 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.1%.

What is the weather like in Prentiss, MS?

Prentiss has an average high temperature of 61.7°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Prentiss, MS affordable or expensive?

Prentiss's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prentiss is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $76,700 and the median rent is $707 per month.

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

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

Is Prentiss, MS a Good Place to Live?

Prentiss is a small town of 985 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $25,859 and a 6.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Prentiss stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Prentiss 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: 86.7

Prentiss's overall cost of living index is 86.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Prentiss costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Prentiss, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$76,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$707	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$25,859	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Prentiss is served primarily by Jeff Davis County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Prentiss, MS	National Avg
School District	Jeff Davis County School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prentiss sees average highs of 61.7°F in January and 95.8°F in July, with 61.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prentiss, MS
Average High — January	61.7°F
Average High — July	95.8°F
Annual Precipitation	61.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.6"

Demographics

Metric	Prentiss, MS	National Avg
Population	985	—
Median Age	48.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	39.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	26.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Creek, MS 8 mi Bassfield, MS 10 mi New Hebron, MS 11 mi Monticello, MS 15 mi Mount Olive, MS 17 mi

ZIP Codes in Prentiss

Prentiss, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39474

Prentiss vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prentiss, MS affordable or expensive?

Prentiss's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Prentiss roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $76,700 and median rent is $707/month.

What is the crime rate in Prentiss, MS?

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

What are the schools like in Prentiss?

Public schools in Prentiss are operated by Jeff Davis County School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Prentiss, MS a good place to live?

Prentiss, MS has a population of 985, a median household income of $25,859, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Prentiss?

Prentiss averages 61.7°F in January and 95.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.5 inches with about 0.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Prentiss?

Prentiss, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39474.

What is the population of Prentiss?

The population of Prentiss, Mississippi is 985 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prentiss?

Key numbers for living in Prentiss: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $76,700, median household income $25,859, schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prentiss side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.