Verona, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
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
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
2,782 332.4M (US)
Median Age
30.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$44,018 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
72.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$113,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$310 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$734 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lee County
2
Tupelo 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

Lee County
2
Tupelo Urban Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 1 40
Feb 5 0 44
Mar 5 0 53
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 70
Jun 4 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 73
Oct 4 0 62
Nov 5 0 52
Dec 5 0 43

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 7, MS State House District 16, MS
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Schools

Verona Elementary School
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Lawndale Elementary School
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Plantersville Middle School
4 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Itawamba Community College
19 miles, E • 1.4 star
Blue Mountain College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

North Mississippi Medical Center
4 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
52 miles, S • 1 star
Memphis International Airport
93 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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