Scott County, MS

Living in Scott County

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Bikeability 12
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Walkability 12
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Commute 45
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 27
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Colleges 9
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Schools 14
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Residents

28k Population +152 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
69% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black38%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school26%
High school graduate38%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$35k Median Household Income -$822 (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
92% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$71k Median Home Value +$7.5k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$475 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home28%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas22%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Scott County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Scott County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump58%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 45 5 0
Feb 49 6 0
Mar 56 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 72 4 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 3 0
Oct 65 4 0
Nov 55 5 0
Dec 47 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scott County

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado51
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Scott County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Scott County, MS

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Leake Academy
22 miles, NE
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Newton County Academy
25 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Scott County, MS

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Tougaloo College
37 miles, W
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Belhaven University
38 miles, W
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Millsaps College
38 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Scott County, MS

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Laird Hospital Inc
27 miles, E

Airports

Airports near Scott County, MS

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Key Field
46 miles, E
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