Quality of Life and Culture in De Kalb, MS - PlaceVista

De Kalb, MS A-

Population: 753

Home Price: $59,400

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Overview

De Kalb is a village in the state of Mississippi with a population of 753. The cost of living is very low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. De Kalb has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Very Low Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 25.2 minutes
Walkability: (F) Poor
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of De Kalb, MS

Employment and Income	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Per Capita Income	$18,614	$23,075	$32,693
Median Household Income	$34,861	$43,206	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	7.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	18.6%	19.4%	10.5%

Age	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Median Age	44.8	38.3	42.3

Gender	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Male	44.8%	47.4%	49.8%
Female	55.2%	52.6%	50.2%

Race	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
White	28.6%	53.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	71.4%	40.9%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	1.3%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.1%	0.2%
Other Race	0.0%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	0.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Median Home Price	$59,400	$103,931	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$265	$521	$801
Family Households	34.5%	34.5%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	48.7%	48.7%	26.2%
Homeowners	75.7%	67.5%	72.9%
Renters	24.3%	32.5%	27.1%

Education	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	11.1%	12.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	39.2%	39.2%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	20.1%	20.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	6.9%	10.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	13.6%	12.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Mathematics	NA%	42.8%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	NA%	38.0%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Murder	NA	9.9	3.0
Rape	NA	35.9	38.0
Robbery	NA	58.9	40.7
Assault	NA	226.3	188.5

Property Crime	De Kalb	Mississippi	United States
Burglary	NA	684.8	336.1
Theft	NA	2347.0	1913.7
Vehicle Theft	NA	189.5	167.1
Arson	NA	10.0	10.5

Culture and Lifestyle in and Around De Kalb, MS

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