Sherman, 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 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
515 332.4M (US)
Median Age
49.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,969 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$151,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$432 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$435 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pontotoc County
2
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

Pontotoc County
3
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 6 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 22% of residents leaning left and 75% leaning right.

Liberal (22%) (76%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 80%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 3, MS State House District 15, MS
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Schools

East Union Attendance Center
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Blue Mountain College
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
Itawamba Community College
25 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Mississippi Medical Center
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
65 miles, S • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
80 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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