Mississippi State, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
4,367 332.4M (US)
Median Age
19.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$50,531 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
17 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
49.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$431,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$700 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$884 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
0.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oktibbeha County
1
Starkville Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oktibbeha County
4
Starkville Urban Area
3
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 15, MS State House District 43, MS
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Schools

Overstreet Elementary
1 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Starkville Academy
2 miles, W • 5 star
Starkville High School
2 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Mississippi State University
<1 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Mississippi University for Women
22 miles, E • 1.9 star
East Mississippi Community College
46 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Och Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Clay County Medical Corporation
14 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
12 miles, SE • 1 star
Key Field
77 miles, S • 1 star
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