Housing by town in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
Oktibbeha County, Mississippi has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $915 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
52.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $788 in 2015–2019 (+16.1%; Down after inflation).
Sturgis has the highest median gross rent ($950) and Maben the lowest ($631).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $915 (±$37)
- Households that rent
- 52.0%
- Median household income
- $46,695
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Oktibbeha County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maben | $631 | 68.3% | $29,158 | $79,800 | $1,300 |
| Mississippi State | — | — | — | — | — |
| Starkville | $916 | 66.1% | $42,125 | $299,900 | $2,621 |
| Sturgis | $950 | 10.7% | $54,375 | $126,400 | $873 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,800 | $29,650 | $47,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,900 | $54,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $38,150 | $61,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $42,350 | $67,750 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,750 | $73,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $49,150 | $78,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $52,550 | $84,050 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $55,950 | $89,450 |
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Crime reported to police in Oktibbeha County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 74 | 144 | 839 | 1,631 | 51,434 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 70 | 137 | 733 | 1,432 | 51,191 | 2 of 2 |
In 2024, the police departments that report for Oktibbeha County recorded 70 violent and 733 property crimes, 137 and 1,432 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Oktibbeha County, 2024
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oktibbeha County Sheriff's Office | 25,847 | 49 | 215 |
| Starkville Police Department | 25,344 | 21 | 518 |
ZIP codes in Oktibbeha County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39759 | 42,783 | $922 | $256,900 | $46,398 | 54.2% |
| 39762 | 5,076 | — | — | — | — |
| 39769 | 1,556 | $850 | $156,300 | $69,079 | 28.1% |
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Questions about Oktibbeha County
What is the crime rate in Oktibbeha County?
In 2024, the police departments that report for Oktibbeha County recorded 137 violent and 1,432 property crimes per 100,000 residents (70 violent and 733 property crimes in all).
Which place in Oktibbeha County has the highest rent?
Sturgis has the highest median gross rent, $950 (±$363) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Oktibbeha County has the lowest rent?
Maben has the lowest median gross rent, $631 (±$247) a month.
What is the median rent in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in Oktibbeha County is $915 (±$37) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oktibbeha County, Mississippi
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Oktibbeha County, MS
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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