Jasper County, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
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
16,211 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,157 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
79.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$367 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Laurel Urban Area
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

Laurel Urban Area
4
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 45
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 34, MS State House District 84, MS
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Schools

Bay Springs Elem Sch
10 miles, W • 3.2 star
Bay Springs High School
10 miles, W • 2.8 star
William J Berry Elementary School
10 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Heidelberg Academy
10 miles, S • 5 star
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Colleges

Southeastern Baptist College
19 miles, SW • 1.4 star
East Central Community College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Jones County Junior College
29 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

South Central Reg Med Ctr
23 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key Field
31 miles, NE • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
104 miles, NE • 1 star
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