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Mooreville, MS

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Affordability Score: 80/100

Population: 3,252 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Mooreville, MS aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,252 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of A- (80/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $93,021, median home value of $190,000, median rent of $1,002 per month, and 31.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $994 per month (studio $847, 1BR $852, 3BR $1,257, 4BR $1,316). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $5,943 per year, consuming 6% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Mooreville, MS include income, housing, rent, childcare. Unemployment currently reads 14.3% and poverty 11.7% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$93,021
Median household income
Education C-
31.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing A
2.0x
Home value $190,000 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A+
$994/mo
2BR fair market rent (13% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare A
$5,943/yr
Center-based infant care (6% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$93,021
▲ 50% vs national
Per Capita Income
$33,808
Unemployment Rate
14.3%
Poverty Rate
11.7%

Housing

Median Home Value
$190,000
▼ 31% vs national
Median Rent
$1,002/mo
Owner Occupied
73.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$994/mo
▼ 17% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$847
1BR
$852
2BR
$994
3BR
$1,257
4BR
$1,316

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
31.3%
▲ 1 ppt vs national
High School+
60.6%
Median Age
30.5
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$5,943/yr
6% of income
Toddler (Center)
$5,411/yr
Preschool (Center)
$5,411/yr
School-Age (Center)
$5,145/yr

What This Means

Mooreville, MS receives an overall affordability grade of A- (80/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,252. This area performs well in income and housing and rent and childcare. Data was unavailable for commute, safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Mooreville, MS affordable?
Mooreville, MS receives an overall affordability grade of A- (80/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $93,021. Median home value is $190,000.
What is the cost of living in Mooreville?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $1,002/mo. 2BR fair market rent $994/mo. Infant childcare $5,943/yr. Median home value $190,000.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →