Brandon

Brandon, Mississippi Overview

Brandon ranks #2 of 20 cities in Mississippi, earning a B+ grade with a composite score of 59.2/100. The city stands out in Safety (98/100) and Affordability (74/100), placing it among the state’s strongest performers across the metrics we track.

Income & Employment in Brandon

Brandon’s median household income of $93,073 is 76% above the Mississippi median of $52,985, and its 2.3% unemployment rate undercuts the state’s 3.7%.

Safety in Brandon

Brandon’s violent crime rate of 89.6 per 100,000 is well below both the Mississippi rate of 270 and national norms, making safety one of the city’s defining features. The property crime rate is 335 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Brandon

The median home value is $255,900. Median monthly rent is $1,261. Renters spend 16.3% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Brandon

The adult obesity rate in Brandon is 34.6% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.9%. Residents average 14.3 poor mental health days per month. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Brandon

Brandon’s high school graduation rate of 93% is well above average, reflecting strong local school performance. The student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $11,323. The city has 10 public schools serving 7,724 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Brandon

Summers in Brandon are hot, averaging 85.4°F. Summers average 85.4°F. Winters average 56.6°F. Annual precipitation is 46.7 inches.

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