Lauderdale, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 3/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 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
Challenging Commutes. The area has long, difficult commutes with significant delays, congestion, or limited transit infrastructure.
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
271 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
27.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,472 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
50 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$44,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$189 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,086 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lauderdale County
4
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

Lauderdale County
6
Meridian Urban Area
6
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 55
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 58% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 42%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 32, MS State House District 45, MS
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Schools

Northeast Lauderdale High School
8 miles, W • 2.8 star
Northeast Lauderdale Middle School
10 miles, W • 1.4 star
Northeast Lauderdale Elementary
10 miles, W • 2.3 star
Lamar School
10 miles, W • 5 star
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Colleges

Meridian Community College
16 miles, W • 1.4 star
University of West Alabama
20 miles, E • 1.9 star
East Mississippi Community College
22 miles, NE • 1.4 star
East Central Community College
35 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rush Foundation Hospital
14 miles, W • 2.3 star
Anderson Regional Medical Ctr
14 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key Field
18 miles, W • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
65 miles, N • 1 star
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