Scooba, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
734 332.4M (US)
Median Age
20.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
37.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$159,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$467 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$381 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.9% 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 55
Apr 5 0 61
May 4 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (63%) (35%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 25%
Hillary Clinton 74%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 32, MS State House District 42, MS
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Schools

East Kemper Attendance Center
1 miles, E • 1.4 star
West Kemper Elementary School
11 miles, W • 1 star
Kemper County High School
12 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

East Mississippi Community College
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
University of West Alabama
24 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Meridian Community College
35 miles, SW • 1.4 star
East Central Community College
46 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Key Field
38 miles, SW • 1 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
43 miles, N • 1 star
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
107 miles, SW • 1 star
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