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Cleveland.
About
Life in Cleveland
Cleveland is a community of 10,855 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $44,074, median rent runs about $943 per month, and median home values are around $159,300. Unemployment is low at 4.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Cleveland at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
29.3%
Foreign-Born
1.9%
Broadband Internet
85.5%
of households
Population Growth
-9.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.9% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Cleveland: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cleveland, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (30.3%), and 1.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.2%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
41.8%
of households
Married Couples
23.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.27
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for MS
Rent, home values, and income in Cleveland
In Cleveland, home values are 6% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
32.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,185
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
12.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $138,635 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above MS average
Unemployment in Cleveland
Unemployment in Bolivar County, which includes Cleveland, is 1 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Cleveland: Bolivar County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Bolivar County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cleveland Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.7 min avg
How Cleveland residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cleveland, most residents drive alone to work (86%), and 80% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH)
Regional airport · few flights7,243 passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Cleveland runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
261.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,918.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Cleveland Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
76.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Bolivar County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Bolivar County, which includes Cleveland, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $120,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9,000 |
| 2023 | 13 | Hail | $1.4M |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $333,100 |
| 2021 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.9M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.7M |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2018 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $327,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Bolivar County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Bolivar County, which includes Cleveland, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
101
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Bolivar County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 35°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cleveland has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 35°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
74°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
59.3"
Annual Snowfall
1.9"
Hot Days/Year
93
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
50
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 33°F | 5.68" |
| Feb | 56°F | 36°F | 5.35" |
| Mar | 66°F | 44°F | 5.41" |
| Apr | 75°F | 52°F | 6.01" |
| May | 83°F | 62°F | 5.69" |
| Jun | 90°F | 70°F | 5.06" |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 3.65" |
| Aug | 93°F | 72°F | 3.52" |
| Sep | 88°F | 65°F | 3.94" |
| Oct | 77°F | 53°F | 4.92" |
| Nov | 64°F | 42°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 54°F | 36°F | 5.82" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cleveland
Cleveland has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
10.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Bolivar Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Ruleville
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cleveland
Cleveland's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Cleveland
Public · 4-year · 1,620 students · in-state tuition $8,605 · 54% graduate · median earnings $44,639 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cleveland
Cleveland has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
38 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
86 mi awayVicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
96 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Parkway
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cleveland
Robinson-Carpenter Memorial Library
104 South Leflore Avenue, Cleveland
Cities Near Cleveland
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cleveland?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cleveland FAQ
Is Cleveland, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Cleveland's median rent is $943/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,074/year. Median home value is $159,300.
Is Cleveland, Mississippi safe?⌄
Cleveland's violent crime rate was 261 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1918 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cleveland, Mississippi?⌄
Bolivar County, which includes Cleveland, has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cleveland, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Cleveland is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $943/month and median household income is $44,074/year. The median home value is $159,300. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cleveland, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Cleveland is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from