Wayne County, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
19,699 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,791 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
76.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$88,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$345 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$558 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.3% 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 50
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 4 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 5 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 75
Oct 3 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 34%
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Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MS State Senate District 43, MS State House District 86, MS
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Schools

Waynesboro Riverview Ele School
2 miles, NE • 1 star
Wayne Central Elementary School
4 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Wayne County High School
4 miles, NE • 2.3 star

Colleges

Southeastern Baptist College
29 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Jones County Junior College
31 miles, W • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Wayne General Hospital
3 miles, E • 3.2 star
South Central Reg Med Ctr
27 miles, NW • 2.3 star

Airports

Key Field
48 miles, N • 1 star
Mobile Regional Airport
71 miles, S • 1.4 star