West Point, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
9,967 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$35,055 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
69.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$457 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$406 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
3
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

Clay County
3
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 42
Feb 5 0 46
Mar 5 0 54
Apr 5 0 62
May 5 0 70
Jun 5 0 77
Jul 4 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 53
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 40% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 39%
Hillary Clinton 60%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MS State Senate District 16, MS State House District 36, MS
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Schools

Central School
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
South Side Elementary School
1 miles, S • 2.3 star
Fifth Street School
1 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Mississippi State University
13 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Mississippi University for Women
16 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Itawamba Community College
48 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Clay County Medical Corporation
<1 miles, N • 3.2 star
Och Regional Medical Center
13 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Golden Triangle Regional Airport
12 miles, S • 1 star
Key Field
88 miles, SW • 1 star
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