Southaven, MS

Living in Southaven

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 1
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Commute 62
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 70
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Public Safety 89
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 36
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Schools 62
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Residents

54k Population +7.4k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
25% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black28%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$6.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
39% Built 2000 or Later
$862 Median Monthly Rent +$156 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home3%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity39%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Southaven

United States45
Mississippi57
Memphis Metro Area91
DeSoto County10

Property Crime in Southaven

United States48
Mississippi57
Memphis Metro Area83
DeSoto County35

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 1
Feb 44 5 1
Mar 52 5 0
Apr 61 5 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 78 4 0
Jul 81 4 0
Aug 81 3 0
Sep 73 3 0
Oct 62 4 0
Nov 52 5 0
Dec 42 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Southaven

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding62
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Southaven, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Southaven, MS

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Northstar Academy
3 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Southaven, MS

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University of Memphis
12 miles, N
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Le Moyne-Owen College
12 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Southaven, MS

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Airports

Airports near Southaven, MS

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