Quality of Life and Culture in Myrtle, MS - PlaceVista

Myrtle, MS A+

Population: 552

Home Price: $87,500

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Overview

Myrtle is a village in the state of Mississippi with a population of 552. Myrtle has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Village
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (B) Good
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: (A) Excellent
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 17.0 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: -
Near Beach or Lake: Yes
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Myrtle, MS

Employment and Income	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
Per Capita Income	$21,644	$23,075	$32,693
Median Household Income	$50,625	$43,206	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	7.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	14.0%	19.4%	10.5%

Age	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
Median Age	35.5	38.3	42.3

Gender	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
Male	54.5%	47.4%	49.8%
Female	45.5%	52.6%	50.2%

Race	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
White	62.7%	53.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	36.8%	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	0.5%	2.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
Median Home Price	$87,500	$103,931	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$662	$521	$801
Family Households	30.9%	30.9%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	48.1%	48.1%	26.2%
Homeowners	59.7%	67.5%	72.9%
Renters	40.3%	32.5%	27.1%

Education	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	14.2%	12.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	51.5%	51.5%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	16.4%	20.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	8.8%	10.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	4.4%	12.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Myrtle	Mississippi	United States
Mathematics	69.0%	42.8%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	61.5%	38.0%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Myrtle	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	Myrtle	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 Myrtle, MS

cheese
chicken pork
delicious
southernstyle
slowcooked

spices
greattasting
freshbaked
grilled cheese
beef

pork
steak
beef jerky
foodies
seasonings

bread
mini donuts
flavorful
snacking
tasty

baseball
softball
football
golf
high school football

basketball
flag football
volleyball
euhs
little league

coaches
classic rock
nba
baseballsoftball
bowling

hoops
coaching
teams
outdoors
olympics

artists
poster
posters
animation
painting

library

guitars
fishing
anime
hunting fishing
junk

pokmon
collector
outdoors
books

sports
classic rock
booking
familyfriendly
hospitality

sports
familyfriendly
fishing
pool
winter

facilities

shop local
christmas shopping
local walmart
merch
walmart

restaurant
depot
pharmacy

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