Lee County, MS

Living in Lee County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 4
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 75
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Colleges 14
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Schools 28
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Residents

85k Population +3.6k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
24% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$134k Median Home Value +$27k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$598 Median Monthly Rent +$179 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity56%
LP gas8%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lee County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Lee County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 1
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 70 6 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 80 4 0
Sep 73 4 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 52 5 0
Dec 43 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lee County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado30
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lee County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lee County, MS

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First Umc Kid's Pad
3 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Lee County, MS

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Blue Mountain College
33 miles, NW
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Rust College
55 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lee County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Lee County, MS

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