Florence, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
4,647 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,406 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
19.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$207,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$396 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$915 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rankin County
1
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rankin County
1
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 19% of residents leaning left and 78% leaning right.

Liberal (19%) (80%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 36, MS State House District 62, MS
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Schools

Florence Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Discovery Christian School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
Florence High School
<1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Florence Elementary School
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Academy of Hair Design-Pearl
9 miles, NE • 1 star
Strayer University-Mississippi
11 miles, N • 2.3 star
Jackson State University
11 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
10 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
11 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Key Field
81 miles, E • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
114 miles, NW • 1 star
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