State House District 8, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
23,936 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,548 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$469 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$712 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
69.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 1 39
Feb 5 1 43
Mar 5 0 52
Apr 5 0 60
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 3 0 80
Sep 3 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 6 0 42

Hazards

Excessive Heat Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 65%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 10, MS
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Schools

East Tate Elementary School
4 miles, E • 1.9 star
Independence High School
5 miles, E • 3.2 star
Senatobia High School
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Delta Technical College
24 miles, N • 1.4 star
University of Mississippi
26 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Panola Medical Center
22 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
25 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
29 miles, N • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
110 miles, S • 1 star
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