De Soto, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
112 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,714 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
54.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$81,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$327 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clarke County
3
Meridian Urban Area
4
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Clarke County
3
Meridian Urban Area
6
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 50
Mar 6 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 4 0 71
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 33, MS State House District 84, MS
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Schools

Quitman High School
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Quitman Upper Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Meridian Community College
28 miles, N • 1.4 star
Southeastern Baptist College
29 miles, W • 1.4 star
Jones County Junior College
38 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Wayne General Hospital
21 miles, S • 3.2 star
Rush Foundation Hospital
28 miles, NE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key Field
25 miles, N • 1 star
Mobile Regional Airport
93 miles, S • 1.4 star
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