Starkville

Starkville, Mississippi Overview

Starkville scores 47.2/100 overall (C), ranking #12 of 20 cities in Mississippi — above the state composite of 31.5. Safety is the city’s relative strength at 85/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 2/100.

Income & Employment in Starkville

Starkville’s median income of $39,751 is 25% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.6% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 2.9%.

Safety in Starkville

Starkville’s violent crime rate of 70.6 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 2424.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Starkville

The median home value is $265,900. Median monthly rent is $875. The price-to-income ratio of 6.7x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Starkville

The adult obesity rate in Starkville is 36%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.5%. Residents report an average of 18.8 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Starkville

Starkville has a high school graduation rate of 83%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.9:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $13,106. The city has 6 public schools serving 4,686 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Starkville

Starkville enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 65°F. Summers average 79.5°F. Winters average 51.4°F. Annual precipitation is 46 inches. The average commute of 17.1 minutes is notably short.

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