Living in Iuka, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Iuka · Census data 2020–2024
Iuka has 3,110 residents with a median age of 36.9. The median household income is $49,290 (13% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $124,700, the median rent is $664/month.
Iuka at a glance
- Population
- 3,110
- Median age
- 36.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $49,290State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $124,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $664/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Iuka a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Iuka
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Iuka the median home value is $124,700, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $664 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Iuka median household income
The median household income in Iuka is $49,290 and the income per person is $29,163. 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Iuka: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,529
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.09
Iuka demographics
- Population
- 3,110
- Median age
- 36.9
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 1,371
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Iuka ›
Education in Iuka
17% of adults 25 and older in Iuka have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Iuka
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Iuka vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iuka | 3,110 | $49,290 | $124,700 | $664 |
| Burnsville | 861 | $29,063 | $80,000 | $486 |
| Paden | 131 | $51,042 | $75,000 | $442 |
| Tishomingo | 394 | $39,432 | $102,200 | $517 |
| Glen | 401 | $60,227 | $107,800 | $731 |
| Cherokee | 1,120 | $50,815 | $102,300 | $902 |
| Farmington | 2,312 | $57,151 | $129,900 | $836 |
| Counce | 276 | $54,565 | $159,200 | — |
| Walnut Grove | 403 | $26,000 | $86,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Iuka, MS?
The median household income in Iuka is $49,290, 13% lower 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 Iuka?
The median home value in Iuka is $124,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Iuka?
The median gross rent in Iuka is $664 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Iuka, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 19.6%.
What is the median age in Iuka?
The median age in Iuka is 36.9 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Iuka?
The average commute to work in Iuka is 23 minutes; 4.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Iuka?
The unemployment rate in Iuka is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Iuka?
17% of adults in Iuka 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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