Sunflower, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
1,049 332.4M (US)
Median Age
33.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$24,479 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
61.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$77,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$417 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$229 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sunflower County
1
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

Sunflower County
1
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 2 0 81
Sep 2 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 34%
Hillary Clinton 66%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 13, MS State House District 31, MS
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Schools

East Sunflower School
<1 miles, E • 1.4 star
James Rosser Elementary School
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Mississippi Valley State University
12 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Delta State University
18 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

South Sunflower County Hospital
9 miles, W • 2.3 star
North Sunflower Medical Center Cah
13 miles, N • 3.2 star
Bolivar Medical Center
17 miles, N • 3.2 star
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
20 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Airports

Memphis International Airport
108 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
112 miles, SE • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
112 miles, W • 1 star
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