Smith County, MS
Living in Smith County
Bikeability
7
Walkability
20
Commute
27
Public Transit
8
Affordability
95
Public Safety
83
Airports
6
Hospitals
19
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
18
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
16k
Population
-434 (2010–19)
42 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate39%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$43k
Median Household Income
+$5.9k (2010–19)
82%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
33 mi
Average Commute
95%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office18%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$103k
Median Home Value
+$30k (2010–19)
22%
Built 2000 or Later
$403
Median Monthly Rent
+$73 (2010–19)
66%
Owner-Occupied
-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity61%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas24%
Utility gas11%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Smith County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Smith County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(76%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Feb | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Mar | 57 | 6 | 0 |
Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
May | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Smith County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding47
Tornado61
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Smith County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Smith County, MS
Sylva Bay Academy
11 miles, E
Millcreek School
17 miles, SW
Simpson County Academy
19 miles, W
Genesis One Christian School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Smith County, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
28 miles, SE
Belhaven University
45 miles, NW
Strayer University-Mississippi
45 miles, NW
Millsaps College
45 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Smith County, MS
Patients Choice Medical Center
2 miles, SW
Jasper General Hospital
12 miles, E
Magee General Hospital
17 miles, SW
Simpson General Hospital Cah
23 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Smith County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
39 miles, S
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
40 miles, NW
Key Field
49 miles, NE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
112 miles, NE