What are the schools like in Puckett, MS?

Puckett is served primarily by Rankin County School District. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 8 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.0:1.

What is the median household income in Puckett?

The median household income in Puckett, MS is $59,375 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Puckett, MS?

Puckett has an average high temperature of 61.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Puckett, MS affordable or expensive?

Puckett's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Puckett is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,500 and the median rent is $953 per month.

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

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

Is Puckett, MS a Good Place to Live?

Puckett is a small town of 420 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $59,375 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Puckett is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Puckett 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: 90.7

Puckett's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Puckett costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Puckett, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$953	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,375	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Puckett is served primarily by Rankin County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Puckett, MS	National Avg
School District	Rankin County School District	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	8	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Puckett sees average highs of 61.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 54.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Puckett, MS
Average High — January	61.5°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	54.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Puckett, MS	National Avg
Population	420	—
Median Age	41.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Polkville, MS 9 mi D'Lo, MS 10 mi Mendenhall, MS 10 mi Braxton, MS 12 mi Robinhood, MS 13 mi

Puckett vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Puckett, MS affordable or expensive?

Puckett's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Puckett roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $167,500 and median rent is $953/month.

What is the crime rate in Puckett, MS?

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

What are the schools like in Puckett?

Public schools in Puckett are operated by Rankin County School District. The district has 16 elementary, 3 middle, and 8 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.0:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Puckett, MS a good place to live?

Puckett, MS has a population of 420, a median household income of $59,375, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. 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 Puckett?

Puckett averages 61.5°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.1 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Puckett?

The population of Puckett, Mississippi is 420 with a median age of 41.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Puckett?

Key numbers for living in Puckett: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $167,500, median household income $59,375, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Puckett side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.