Falkner, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
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
786 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,354 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$315 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$475 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
73.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Tippah County
3
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

Tippah County
3
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 1 38
Feb 5 1 42
Mar 5 0 50
Apr 5 0 59
May 6 0 68
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 4 0 79
Aug 3 0 78
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 4 0 60
Nov 5 0 50
Dec 6 0 41

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (25%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 4, MS State House District 4, MS
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Schools

Falkner High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Falkner Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Ripley Elementary School
7 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Blue Mountain College
12 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Tippah County Hospital
7 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Magnolia Regional Health Center
23 miles, E • 2.3 star
Baptist Memorial Hospital Booneville
25 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
60 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
98 miles, S • 1 star
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