What are the schools like in Vardaman, MS?

Vardaman is served primarily by Calhoun County School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.1:1.

What is the median household income in Vardaman?

The median household income in Vardaman, MS is $38,594 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Vardaman, MS?

Vardaman has an average high temperature of 53.8°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Vardaman, MS affordable or expensive?

Vardaman's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vardaman is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $52,500 and the median rent is $563 per month.

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

Vardaman has a violent crime rate of 288.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 192.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Vardaman, MS a Good Place to Live?

Vardaman is a small town of 972 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $38,594 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Vardaman stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vardaman is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Vardaman 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: 83.0

Vardaman's overall cost of living index is 83.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Vardaman costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Vardaman, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$52,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$563	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$38,594	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vardaman's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

288.2 /100k

Property Crime

192.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Vardaman is served primarily by Calhoun County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vardaman, MS	National Avg
School District	Calhoun County School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	68.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vardaman sees average highs of 53.8°F in January and 91.1°F in July, with 57.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vardaman, MS
Average High — January	53.8°F
Average High — July	91.1°F
Annual Precipitation	57.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.8"

Demographics

Metric	Vardaman, MS	National Avg
Population	972	—
Median Age	33.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	34.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	32.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.3%	22.2%
65 and over	14.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Derma, MS 7 mi Calhoun City, MS 8 mi Pittsboro, MS 10 mi Houston, MS 10 mi Woodland, MS 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Vardaman

Vardaman, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

38878

Vardaman vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vardaman, MS affordable or expensive?

Vardaman's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vardaman roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $52,500 and median rent is $563/month.

What is the crime rate in Vardaman, MS?

Vardaman's violent crime rate is 288.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 192.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Vardaman?

Public schools in Vardaman are operated by Calhoun County School District. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 7.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vardaman, MS a good place to live?

Vardaman, MS has a population of 972, a median household income of $38,594, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Vardaman?

Vardaman averages 53.8°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.9 inches with about 0.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vardaman?

Vardaman, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 38878.

What is the population of Vardaman?

The population of Vardaman, Mississippi is 972 with a median age of 33.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vardaman?

Key numbers for living in Vardaman: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $52,500, median household income $38,594, crime index 49 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vardaman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.