Porterville, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
0 332.4M (US)
Median Age
4.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,599 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
0.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$84,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$319 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$226 $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

Kemper County
1
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

Kemper County
1
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 6 0 48
Mar 5 0 56
Apr 5 0 63
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 47

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 48%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

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

East Kemper Attendance Center
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
West Kemper Elementary School
12 miles, NW • 1 star
Kemper County High School
13 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Colleges

East Mississippi Community College
10 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of West Alabama
18 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Meridian Community College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
East Central Community College
41 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Rush Foundation Hospital
25 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key Field
29 miles, SW • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
53 miles, N • 1 star
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