Lauderdale County, MS

Living in Lauderdale County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 29
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 4
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 8
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Schools 16
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Residents

76k Population -3.1k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black44%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate27%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income +$8.6k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military2%
Sales and office22%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$552 Median Monthly Rent +$130 (2010–19)
54% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier8%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K30%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lauderdale County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Lauderdale County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton38%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 44 5 0
Feb 48 6 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 4 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 5 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lauderdale County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding41
Tornado41
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lauderdale County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lauderdale County, MS

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Lamar School
1 miles, NW
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Newton County Academy
26 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lauderdale County, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lauderdale County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Lauderdale County, MS

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Key Field
7 miles, SW
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