State House District 68, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
23,088 332.4M (US)
Median Age
32.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,633 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$90,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$335 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$698 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
36.7% 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 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (44%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 47%
Other 1%

Schools

Faith Academy
<1 miles, SE
Pearl Junior High School
2 miles, E 2.8 star

Colleges

Academy of Hair Design-Pearl
2 miles, E 1 star
Strayer University-Mississippi
3 miles, NW 2.3 star
Belhaven University
4 miles, N 1.9 star
Jackson State University
4 miles, NW 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
3 miles, N 4.1 star

Airports

Key Field
82 miles, E 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
111 miles, NW 1 star