Artesia, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
378 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$19,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
60.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$107,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$306 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$483 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
1
Columbus Urban Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lowndes County
2
Columbus Urban Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 58% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 17, MS State House District 38, MS
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Schools

Golden Triangle Early College
4 miles, NE • 3.7 star
West Lowndes Elementary
7 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Mississippi State University
9 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Mississippi University for Women
14 miles, E • 1.9 star
East Mississippi Community College
42 miles, S • 1.4 star
Itawamba Community College
61 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Och Regional Medical Center
11 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Clay County Medical Corporation
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Key Field
75 miles, SW • 1 star
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