Living in Big Creek, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Big Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Big Creek has 124 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $64,583 (14% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $88,600.
Big Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Big Creek at a glance
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 41State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $64,583State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $88,600State: $169,800
- Homeowners
- 92.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Big Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%.
Cons: Unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Big Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Big Creek the median home value is $88,600, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,344 a month in housing costs.
Big Creek median household income
The median household income in Big Creek is $64,583 and the income per person is $23,600. 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Big Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 66
- Owner-occupied
- 92.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.7%
- Vacant
- 40.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 3.18
40.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Big Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Big Creek demographics
- Population
- 124
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 39
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 17.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Big Creek ›
Education in Big Creek
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Big Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Big Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Big Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek | 124 | $64,583 | $88,600 | — |
| Calhoun City | 1,745 | $40,078 | $94,700 | $537 |
| Derma | 963 | $41,071 | $84,800 | $752 |
| Pittsboro | 300 | $42,216 | — | — |
| Bruce | 1,483 | $26,923 | $71,700 | $643 |
| Vardaman | 1,100 | $38,456 | $53,800 | $465 |
| Coffeeville | 785 | $26,250 | $87,300 | $670 |
| Walthall | 128 | $59,583 | $116,700 | $850 |
| Elliott | 681 | $58,045 | $89,000 | $420 |
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What is the median household income in Big Creek, MS?
The median household income in Big Creek is $64,583, 14% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Big Creek?
The median home value in Big Creek is $88,600, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
Is Big Creek, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Mississippi median; home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.9%. Minuses: unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Big Creek?
The median age in Big Creek is 41 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Big Creek?
The average commute to work in Big Creek is 23 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Big Creek?
The unemployment rate in Big Creek is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Big Creek?
8.4% of adults in Big Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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