Hazlehurst, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
3,547 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,491 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
62.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$379 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$260 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
44.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Copiah County
2
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

Copiah County
2
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 6 0 50
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 6 0 49

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 64% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (65%) (34%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 31%
Hillary Clinton 69%
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Schools

Hazlehurst High School
<1 miles, S 1.9 star
Hazlehurst Elementary School
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Hazlehurst Middle School
<1 miles, S 1.4 star
Copiah Educational Foundation
5 miles, NE 1.4 star

Colleges

Copiah-Lincoln Community College
12 miles, SW 1.4 star
Hinds Community College
27 miles, N 1.4 star
Jackson State University
32 miles, NE 1.4 star

Hospitals

Lawrence County Hospital Cah
28 miles, S 3.2 star
Merit Health Central
30 miles, NE 2.3 star

Airports

Key Field
101 miles, E 1 star