Flowood, MS
Census place 2825100 · pop 10,587
Sales & income are statewide.
The breakdown — worst first
U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities
2273 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median 67.2% · worse than most cities
54.2% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.
U.S. median $214,900 · worse than most cities
$342,200 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.
U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities
13.4% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.
U.S. median 0.43 · worse than most cities
Gini 0.43 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).
U.S. median 36.5% · better than most cities
34.3% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).
U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities
85/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median 26.5% · better than most cities
24.0% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.
U.S. median $67,857 · better than most cities
$83,880 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.
U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities
21 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.
U.S. median 152/100k · better than most cities
120 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.
U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities
$1,523/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).
U.S. median 9.3% · better than most cities
7.8% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.
U.S. median 14.6% · better than most cities
11.0% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.
U.S. median 0.99% · better than most cities
0.68% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.
U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities
15.2% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).
U.S. median 24.3% · better than most cities
55.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.
U.S. median 90.0% · better than most cities
96.5% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.
U.S. median 3.6% · better than most cities
2.6% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.
U.S. median +2.4% · better than most cities
+17.2% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?
Not measured for Flowood: Air, Bad air. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.
Frequently asked
- Is Flowood, MS a good place to live?
- By the numbers, Flowood scores 62/100 — a C (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 20 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is population growth (5yr) and its weakest is property crime rate. Mississippi overall ranks #27 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
- How safe is Flowood, MS?
- Flowood reports 120 violent crimes per 100k and 2273 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
- Is Flowood, MS expensive to live in?
- Flowood has a median home value of $342,200 and typical rent around $1,523/mo — pricier than most U.S. cities.
- What's the biggest downside of living in Flowood, MS?
- Its weakest measured area is property crime rate (2273/100k) — 23/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
- What is Flowood, MS best at?
- Its strongest measured area is population growth (5yr) (+17.2%) — 91/100, better than most U.S. cities.
Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.