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Greenville, MS

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Demographics

Predominantly BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 31
Population28,833
Foreign Born0.1%
Population Density1,072people per mi²
Median Age38.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

57/100

43% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Greenville, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $13k$25k
Comfortable $22k$32k
Luxury $66k+$102k+
Elite (Top 5%) $96k+$149k+
Affordability Ratio

113%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean88%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
7
Positive
40
Poor
4
Negative
1

Groceries

4 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

0.8mi

Airport

Delta Rgnl Medical Center

0.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Greenville, MS

0.6mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

1 private club within 10 miles.

Golf1Nearest 6.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 46.4 mi
Marina1Nearest 1.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 1.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
F
Distressed

A low-income area with significant economic hardship. Household wealth and educational attainment are well below national averages.

Median HHI
$36k+3.3%
52% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$166k
75% below US avg
College Educated
20.2%
42% below US avg
WFH
2.7%
81% below US avg
Homeownership
51.0%
22% below US avg
Median Home
$101k
64% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B
Safe

Generally safer than 63% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+5.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+21.1%
Homicide
0.06 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.17 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.34 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−9.6%
Burglary
1.85 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
7.20 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.13 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+11Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Greenville, Mississippi
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (50% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season271 days341 frost-free
Annual Rainfall56.2"
Elevation121 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B-
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great1064 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,072/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor2 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 632 mi · coast 241 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$30.0M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMemphis633k people are 133 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital91 miJackson, MS
Nearest Prison7.3 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T14:58:41.000Z

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