Yazoo County, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
26,837 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,974 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$486 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$521 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jackson Metro Area
2
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

Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 44
Feb 5 0 48
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 63
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 64
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 6 0 46

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (53%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 56%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 23, MS State House District 54, MS
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Schools

Yazoo County High School
1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Yazoo County Middle School
1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Tougaloo College
28 miles, S • 1.4 star
Mississippi College
30 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
6 miles, N • 4.1 star
Merit Health Madison
22 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Monroe Regional Airport
98 miles, W • 1 star
Key Field
100 miles, SE • 1 star
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