Lawrence County, MS

Living in Lawrence County

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 13
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 15
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Schools 5
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Residents

13k Population -383 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black33%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate34%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty
36  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector73%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office13%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$95k Median Home Value +$23k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$501 Median Monthly Rent +$133 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home29%
Boat, RV, etc1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K21%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas21%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas9%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lawrence County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Lawrence County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(61%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 6 0
Feb 51 6 0
Mar 58 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 49 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lawrence County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado57
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lawrence County, MS

Private Schools

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Colleges

Colleges near Lawrence County, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lawrence County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Lawrence County, MS

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Key Field
96 miles, NE