West, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
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
192 332.4M (US)
Median Age
27.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$533 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$321 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Holmes County
2
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Holmes County
4
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 5 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 6 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 71% of residents leaning left and 27% leaning right.

Liberal (71%) (27%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 70%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 21, MS State House District 48, MS
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Schools

Durant Public School
9 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Williams-Sullivan Elementary
10 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

Holmes Community College
18 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Mississippi Valley State University
39 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Academy of Hair Design-Grenada
40 miles, N • 1 star
Mississippi Delta Community College
45 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center Attala
14 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah
20 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
33 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
71 miles, E • 1 star
Key Field
85 miles, SE • 1 star
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