Nettleton: Economy & Jobs
Nettleton reports a median household income of $41,842 (1.2× below Monroe County median $51,866; 1.3× below Mississippi median $56,447), with homes at a median value of $119,900. The surrounding county supports 52,532 jobs (avg $51,183).
- $70,452 avg taxable income per return — higher than the median household income (vs Mississippi $63,218).
Income & Affordability
Median household income $41,842 — below the Mississippi median ($49,919). Poverty rate 20.8% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 76% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 2.9× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 23.2% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 76.1% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 1.9% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $37,410 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $2,635,611 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $70,452 (vs Mississippi $63,218) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $50,341 |
| Median Household Income | $41,842 (vs Mississippi $49,919) |
| Poverty Rate | 20.8% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Manufacturing |
| Economic Character · Income Level | working-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $41,842 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.0% — below the U.S. average of ~4%. 2% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 2.1% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | drove alone |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 52,532 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,688,789,776 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $51,183 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,149,950 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.0% (vs Mississippi 3.4%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 72 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 287 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 4.00 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Grain, Soybeans, Animal Totals, Cotton |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 2,554 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 48,492 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 2,229,030 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 22 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 19 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 58 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 31 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 16 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 95 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 94 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 30 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (5)
| Nearest Snap · Name | DOLLAR GENERAL 7551 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 8 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | OKOLONA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $515,911,617 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,190.22 (vs Mississippi $7,847) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 83,343 people (vs Mississippi 18,646) |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.7% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 6.0% |
| Pct Walked | 2.1% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 42.9 years (vs Mississippi 36.6y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 34.6% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 3 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | older population, strong SS base, hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | excellent |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12