Starkville, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
25,611 332.4M (US)
Median Age
26.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
50.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,751 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
33.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$265,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$726 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
29.3% 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 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 46%
Hillary Clinton 51%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, MS State Senate District 16, MS State House District 38, MS
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Schools

Armstrong Middle School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Henderson/Ward-Stewart Elementary
<1 miles, E • 1.9 star
Overstreet Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Mississippi State University
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mississippi University for Women
24 miles, E • 1.9 star
East Mississippi Community College
48 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Och Regional Medical Center
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Clay County Medical Corporation
14 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Key Field
78 miles, S • 1 star
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