Bridgetown, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
2,955 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
87.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$127,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
98.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$320,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$458 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,130 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
86.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

DeSoto County
2
Memphis Metro Area
7
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

DeSoto County
5
Memphis Metro Area
7
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
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 is deep red country, with 29% of residents leaning left and 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 19, MS State House District 24, MS
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Schools

Lewisburg Middle
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Lewisburg High School
2 miles, SE • 4.6 star
Lewisburg Elementary School
2 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Delta Technical College
7 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Strayer University-Tennessee
13 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
11 miles, N • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
125 miles, S • 1 star
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
162 miles, NE • 1 star
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