Abbeville, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
358 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,563 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$148,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$288 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$594 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
50.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
1
Oxford Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lafayette County
3
Oxford Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 60
May 6 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 10, MS State House District 13, MS
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Schools

Oxford High School
9 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

University of Mississippi
10 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Rust College
19 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Blue Mountain College
29 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Alliance Healthcare System
20 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Yalobusha General Hospital
27 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
46 miles, N • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
90 miles, S • 1 star
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