Forrest County, MS

Living in Forrest County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 27
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 13
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 13
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Schools 31
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Residents

75k Population +934 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black37%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$5.4k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$123k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$591 Median Monthly Rent +$100 (2010–19)
46% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas4%
Utility gas24%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forrest County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Forrest County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 50 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forrest County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado44
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forrest County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forrest County, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Forrest County, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forrest County, MS

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Merit Health Wesley
11 miles, NW
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Airports

Airports near Forrest County, MS

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Key Field
84 miles, N