Brookhaven, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable 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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
11,656 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,269 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$111,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$370 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$525 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
3
Brookhaven Urban Area
3
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Lincoln County
4
Brookhaven Urban Area
4
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 47
Feb 6 0 51
Mar 6 0 58
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 72
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 39, MS State House District 53, MS
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Schools

Ms School for the Arts
<1 miles, W • 5 star
Brookhaven Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Brookhaven High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
8 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Alcorn State University
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Hinds Community College
47 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lawrence County Hospital Cah
20 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Southwest Ms Regional Medical Center
23 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Airports

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