What are the schools like in Weir, MS?

Weir is served primarily by Choctaw County Schools. The district operates 3 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.4:1.

What is the median household income in Weir?

The median household income in Weir, MS is $23,929 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.9%.

What is the weather like in Weir, MS?

Weir has an average high temperature of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Weir, MS affordable or expensive?

Weir's cost of living index is 83, where 100 represents the national average. This means Weir is 17% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $62,000 and the median rent is $524 per month.

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

Weir has a violent crime rate of 134.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 755.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Weir, MS a Good Place to Live?

Weir is a small town of 788 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $23,929 and a 17.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is 17% below the national average.

Strengths: Weir 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 Weir is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Weir 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: 83.2

Weir's overall cost of living index is 83.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Weir costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.

Metric	Weir, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$62,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$524	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$23,929	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Weir's violent crime rate is 134.0 per 100,000 residents — 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

134.0 /100k

Property Crime

755.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Weir is served primarily by Choctaw County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Weir, MS	National Avg
School District	Choctaw County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	69.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Weir sees average highs of 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 60.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Weir, MS
Average High — January	55.0°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	60.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.7"

Demographics

Metric	Weir, MS	National Avg
Population	788	—
Median Age	31.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	25.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	74.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

McCool, MS 5 mi French Camp, MS 6 mi Ackerman, MS 8 mi Ethel, MS 14 mi Stewart, MS 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Weir

Weir, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39772

Weir vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Weir, MS affordable or expensive?

Weir's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average. That makes Weir roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $62,000 and median rent is $524/month.

What is the crime rate in Weir, MS?

Weir's violent crime rate is 134.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 755.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Weir?

Public schools in Weir are operated by Choctaw County Schools. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 10.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Weir, MS a good place to live?

Weir, MS has a population of 788, a median household income of $23,929, and an unemployment rate of 17.9%. 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 Weir?

Weir averages 55.0°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.3 inches with about 0.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Weir?

Weir, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39772.

What is the population of Weir?

The population of Weir, Mississippi is 788 with a median age of 31.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Weir?

Key numbers for living in Weir: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $62,000, median household income $23,929, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Weir side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.