Seminary is a small town of 350 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $52,188
.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Seminary stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Seminary is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Seminary 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: 89.3
Seminary's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Seminary costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Seminary, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$737
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Seminary's violent crime rate is 53.7 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
53.7 /100k
Property Crime
729.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Seminary is served primarily by Covington County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Seminary, MS
National Avg
School District
Covington County School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Seminary sees average highs of 61.8°F in January
and 94.1°F in July,
with 58.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Seminary's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Seminary roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,000 and median rent is $737/month.
Seminary's violent crime rate is 53.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 729.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Seminary are operated by Covington County School District.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Seminary, MS has a population of 350, a median household income of $52,188, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Seminary averages 61.8°F in January and 94.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 58.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Seminary, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39479.
The population of Seminary, Mississippi is 350 with a median age of 30.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Seminary: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $105,000, median household income $52,188, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Seminary side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
