Rankin County, MS

Living in Rankin County

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 54
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 71
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Public Safety 94
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 24
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Colleges 10
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Schools 38
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Residents

153k Population +14k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black21%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$66k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
27  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$162k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
31% Built 2000 or Later
$799 Median Monthly Rent +$141 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rankin County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Rankin County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 49 5 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rankin County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado44
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rankin County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rankin County, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Rankin County, MS

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Belhaven University
14 miles, W
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Millsaps College
14 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rankin County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Rankin County, MS

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Key Field
70 miles, E
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