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Pickens, MS
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Population: 1,281
Home Price: $78,800
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Overview
Pickens is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 1,281. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Pickens has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
41.4 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 Pickens, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Pickens
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$15,090
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$29,145
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
8.7%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
23.9%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Pickens
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
34.5
38.3
42.3
Gender
Pickens
Mississippi
United States
Male
37.5%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
62.5%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Pickens
Mississippi
United States
White
2.6%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
97.4%
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
Pickens
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$78,800
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$521
$801
Family Households
38.7%
38.7%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
46.3%
46.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
55.4%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
44.6%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Pickens
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.3%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
31.5%
31.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
9.5%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
9.3%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
22.1%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Pickens
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
Pickens
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
Pickens
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 Pickens, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
caf
liquor
sweet tea
tacos
wine
ice cream
grilled chicken
seafood
meat
shrimp
cooking
pasta
restaurants
cajun pasta
bacon
pie
cheese
salmon
spaghetti
recipes
football
athletes
athlete
nfl
teams
basketball
painting
craft
library
nature
anime
publicity
advertising
drama
tv
winter
tents
summer
nature
cashier
restaurants
kroger
vendors
decor
ordering online
cafe
advertising
walmart
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