Houston, MS
Living in Houston
Bikeability
7
Walkability
26
Commute
88
Public Transit
7
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
20
Hospitals
70
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
38
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
3.5k
Population
-200 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
+4% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black49%
Caucasian42%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate32%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$32k
Median Household Income
+$5.4k (2010–19)
76%
Above Poverty
+7% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government20%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office45%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$65k
Median Home Value
-$15k (2010–19)
5%
Built 2000 or Later
$428
Median Monthly Rent
+$128 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198924%
Built 1970 to 197928%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
LP gas2%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Houston
United States45
Mississippi57
Chickasaw County7
Property Crime in Houston
United States48
Mississippi57
Chickasaw County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump52%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 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 Houston
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Houston, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Houston, MS
Calhoun Academy
18 miles, W
Harrisburg Day School
27 miles, NE
Cribs 2 Crayons Daycare & Learning Center
28 miles, SW
Lakeview Baptist Academy
29 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Houston, MS
Mississippi State University
33 miles, S
Mississippi University for Women
44 miles, SE
University of Mississippi
45 miles, NW
Blue Mountain College
54 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Houston, MS
Trace Regional Hosp and Swing Bed
1 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Calhoun, Inc
18 miles, W
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
24 miles, N
Monroe Regional Hospital
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Houston, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
39 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
97 miles, NW
Key Field
109 miles, S
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
126 miles, SW