Lexington, MS

Living in Lexington

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 8
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Commute 39
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Public Transit 41
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 80
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 9
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Schools 15
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Residents

1.8k Population -11 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age -12 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated
67% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black85%
Caucasian15%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$9.4k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office13%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$64k Median Home Value +$6k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$386 Median Monthly Rent +$149 (2010–19)
43% Owner-Occupied -16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home12%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%

Home Value

Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lexington

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Holmes County21

Property Crime in Lexington

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Holmes County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (74%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump21%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 43 5 0
Feb 47 5 0
Mar 55 5 0
Apr 63 5 0
May 71 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 75 4 0
Oct 64 4 0
Nov 54 5 0
Dec 46 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado35
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lexington, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lexington, MS

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Benton Academy
24 miles, SW
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Humphreys Academy
27 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lexington, MS

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Tougaloo College
50 miles, S
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Millsaps College
55 miles, S
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Belhaven University
56 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lexington, MS

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Airports

Airports near Lexington, MS

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Key Field
93 miles, SE
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