Leake County, MS

Living in Leake County

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 12
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 8
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 10
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Schools 13
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Residents

23k Population -755 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black42%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American6%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$83k Median Home Value +$13k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$472 Median Monthly Rent +$134 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity54%
LP gas28%
Utility gas14%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in Leake County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Leake County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(57%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump57%

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 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 74 3 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Leake County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado49
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Leake County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Leake County, MS

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Leake Academy
11 miles, SE
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Newton County Academy
33 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Leake County, MS

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Tougaloo College
45 miles, SW
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Belhaven University
49 miles, SW
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Millsaps College
49 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Leake County, MS

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Choctaw Health Center
20 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Leake County, MS

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Key Field
54 miles, SE
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