Clarksdale Urban Area, 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 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
20,808 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,259 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$86,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$437 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$492 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.2% 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 4 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 2 0 80
Sep 2 0 73
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 67% of residents leaning left and 30% leaning right.

Liberal (68%) (30%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 27%
Hillary Clinton 72%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 11, MS State House District 26, MS
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Schools

Lee Academy
1 miles, SE • 5 star
Coahoma County Jr/Sr High School
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Heidelberg School Math & Science
2 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Coahoma Community College
3 miles, E • 1 star
Delta State University
34 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Helena Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N • 2.3 star
Bolivar Medical Center
34 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
66 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
128 miles, SE • 1 star
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