Calhoun County, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
13,029 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,942 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$347 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$449 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 41
Feb 5 0 45
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 69
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 8, MS State House District 23, MS
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Schools

Calhoun Academy
2 miles, S • 1 star
Bruce Elementary School
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
Bruce High School
4 miles, N • 2.8 star
Bruce Upper Elementary School
4 miles, N • 1.9 star

Colleges

Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
30 miles, W • 1 star
University of Mississippi
32 miles, N • 2.3 star
Mississippi State University
46 miles, S • 2.3 star

Hospitals

Yalobusha General Hospital
22 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
55 miles, SE • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
85 miles, N • 2.8 star
Key Field
116 miles, S • 1 star