Algoma, MS

Living in Algoma

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 43
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 25
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Hospitals 71
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Colleges 25
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Schools 36
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Residents

896 Population +462 (2010–19)
28  y Median Age -13 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
82% Family Households +20% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years37%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over1%

Diversity

Black9%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial6%

Education

Less than high school18%
High school graduate29%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$43k Median Household Income -$10k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -13% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
72% Lived Here Last Year -9% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K3%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service9%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%

Housing

$171k Median Home Value +$92k (2010–19)
25% Built 2000 or Later
$552 Median Monthly Rent +$85 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached55%
Mobile home43%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199937%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Utility gas27%

Crime

Violent Crime in Algoma

United States45
Mississippi57
Pontotoc County14

Property Crime in Algoma

United States48
Mississippi57
Pontotoc County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 41 5 1
Feb 44 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 Algoma

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Algoma, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Algoma, MS

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Harrisburg Day School
16 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Algoma, MS

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Blue Mountain College
34 miles, N
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Rust College
47 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Algoma, MS

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Airports

Airports near Algoma, MS

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Key Field
129 miles, S