Monroe County, MS

Living in Monroe County

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 98
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Airports 20
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Hospitals 76
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Colleges 15
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Schools 43
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Residents

36k Population -1.6k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
17% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -10% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black31%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

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

Economy

$42k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$405 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Monroe County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Monroe County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 0
Feb 45 5 0
Mar 53 5 0
Apr 60 5 0
May 69 6 0
Jun 76 5 0
Jul 80 4 0
Aug 79 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 Monroe County

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding71
Tornado36
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Monroe County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Monroe County, MS

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Oak Hill Academy
21 miles, SW
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Heritage Academy
26 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Monroe County, MS

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Blue Mountain College
62 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Monroe County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Monroe County, MS

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Key Field
109 miles, S