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University, MS

University, MS.

Population: 5,395 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, heatWave, landslide, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
57.5 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Tupelo National Battlefield (48 mi)
Nearest airport
University Oxford Airport (UOX) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
University Oxford Airport (UOX) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
16
Avg hospital rating
3.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
24
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,951
Average weekly wage
$805
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
250

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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