Holmes County, MS

Living in Holmes County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 16
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Commute 38
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 8
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Hospitals 32
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Colleges 9
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Schools 1
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Residents

18k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
10% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black84%
Caucasian15%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school23%
High school graduate41%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$22k Median Household Income +$129 (2010–19)
57% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K56%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$60k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
14% Built 2000 or Later
$315 Median Monthly Rent +$62 (2010–19)
44% Owner-Occupied -13% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached60%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home30%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K42%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas23%
Utility gas34%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Holmes County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Holmes County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (79%)(19%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton83%
Donald Trump16%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Holmes County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado56
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Holmes County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Holmes County, MS

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Benton Academy
23 miles, SW
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Humphreys Academy
24 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Holmes County, MS

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Tougaloo College
50 miles, S
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Millsaps College
56 miles, S
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Belhaven University
56 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Holmes County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Holmes County, MS

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Key Field
95 miles, SE
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