Strayhorn is a small town of 96 in Mississippi, with a median household income of N/A
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Strayhorn stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Strayhorn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Strayhorn 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: 92.4
Strayhorn's overall cost of living index is 92.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Strayhorn costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Strayhorn, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Strayhorn's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.0 /100k
Property Crime
911.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Strayhorn is served primarily by Tate County School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Strayhorn, MS
National Avg
School District
Tate County School District
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
0.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
38.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Strayhorn sees average highs of 51.6°F in January
and 91.3°F in July,
with 56.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Strayhorn's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Strayhorn roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is N/A and median rent is N/A/month.
Strayhorn's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 911.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Strayhorn are operated by Tate County School District.
The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Strayhorn, MS has a population of 96, a median household income of N/A, 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.
Strayhorn averages 51.6°F in January and 91.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.7 inches
with about 1.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Strayhorn, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38665.
The population of Strayhorn, Mississippi is 96 with a median age of 58.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Strayhorn: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Strayhorn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
