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Ruth, MS — ZIP 39662

Population: 1,446 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 39662 (Ruth, MS) is $170,576 — up 11.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 1 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with heatwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$170,576

Median home value

+11.4%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$170,576
1-year appreciation
+11.4%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+3.2%
10-year appreciation
+39.9%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$176,264
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$260,000
Median list price
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$149
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
104.0%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
-1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (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%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
1.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,290
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,855

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Memory Landing Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field (MCB) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
KING'S DAUGHTERS MEDICAL CENTER-BROOKHAVEN
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+65 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.7%
Median annual property tax
$550
Households with broadband internet
29.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,992
Average weekly wage
$880
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
10

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 39662State medianUS median
Median home value$170,576$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market1 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$550$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

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

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 39662?
$170,576.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 39662?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 39662?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 39662?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 39662?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is ZIP 39662 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 39662?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 39662?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 39662?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 39662 walkable?
Walkability index: 1.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 39662?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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