Verona is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 3141 residents.. The poverty rate of Verona is 36.9%, which is 164% higher than national average. The typical household in Verona earns $30621 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 7 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 72.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in Verona are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 9 workers in Verona is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Verona, only 65% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Verona remained 10.8%, which is 130% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Verona, only 6% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 30% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Verona is 0, which is 100% lower than national average. Median home value in Verona is $75100 , which is 67% lower than national average. While median income in Verona remained $30621, which is 55% lower than national average.