Quality of Life and Culture in Wesson, MS - PlaceVista

Wesson, MS B

Population: 2,224

Home Price: $122,900

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Overview

Wesson is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 2,224. Wesson has a hot summer and mild winter climate.

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Medium Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (B) Good
Residents: Families
School Rating: (C) Average
Safety Rating: NA
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 28.1 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: -

Social and Economic Statistics of Wesson, MS

Employment and Income	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
Per Capita Income	$16,686	$23,075	$32,693
Median Household Income	$42,200	$43,206	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	10.4%	7.8%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	26.3%	19.4%	10.5%

Age	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
Median Age	21.0	38.3	42.3

Gender	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
Male	47.8%	47.4%	49.8%
Female	52.2%	52.6%	50.2%

Race	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
White	76.1%	53.2%	80.3%
Black or African American	17.6%	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	3.3%	1.5%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.0%	2.3%	5.2%

Housing Information	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
Median Home Price	$122,900	$103,931	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$640	$521	$801
Family Households	42.8%	42.8%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	35.2%	35.2%	26.2%
Homeowners	64.5%	67.5%	72.9%
Renters	35.5%	32.5%	27.1%

Education	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	7.1%	12.6%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	31.7%	31.7%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	24.5%	20.7%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	12.9%	10.0%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	9.6%	12.1%	15.0%

Proficiency	Wesson	Mississippi	United States
Mathematics	47.0%	42.8%	46.8%
Reading/Language Arts	51.0%	38.0%	50.7%

Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People

Violent Crime	Wesson	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	Wesson	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 Wesson, MS

bbq
bread
middle eastern
meat
sandwich

chipotle
burger
grocery
meal
cooking

pizza

softball
football
baseball
tennis
golf

fantasy football
soccer
teams
basketball
college athletics

college hoops
soccer players
aau teams
athletics
coaching

coaches
ncaa
athletes
hoops
recruiting

nature
inspired by
masterworks
photography
animation

jewelry
creativity
pfp
graphic design
creative

books
photography
hiking
collector
fitness

gaming

sports
public relations
photography
entertainer
tv

journalism
gaming
marketing
creative

nature
sports
summer
dancing rabbit
space

facility
photography
pool
beach
gardens

cabin
hiking
backyard

car wash
walmart
gas station
jewelry
starbucks

grocery

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