Florence, MS

Living in Florence

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 41
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 11
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Schools 30
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Residents

4.4k Population +493 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
26% College-Educated
76% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Black5%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate26%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$158k Median Home Value +$20k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$735 Median Monthly Rent +$129 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K43%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity33%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%

Crime

Violent Crime in Florence

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Rankin County7

Property Crime in Florence

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Rankin County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%

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 4 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 5 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 Florence

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado47
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Florence, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Florence, MS

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Faith Academy
7 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Florence, MS

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Belhaven University
12 miles, N
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Millsaps College
12 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Florence, MS

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Airports

Airports near Florence, MS

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Key Field
81 miles, E
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