Starkville Urban Area, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
61,415 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
40.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,930 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
70.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
23.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$184,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$423 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$705 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 0 41
Feb 4 0 46
Mar 4 0 54
Apr 4 0 61
May 4 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 79
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 4 0 52
Dec 5 0 44

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 15, MS State House District 43, MS
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Schools

East Webster Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
East Webster High School
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Mississippi State University
17 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Mississippi University for Women
38 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
47 miles, NW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Och Regional Medical Center
15 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Clay County Medical Corporation
25 miles, E • 3.2 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
28 miles, SE • 1 star
Key Field
84 miles, S • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
117 miles, N • 2.8 star
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