West, MS
Living in West
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
89
Public Transit
1
Affordability
100
Public Safety
83
Airports
12
Hospitals
44
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
119
Population
-25 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
33%
College-Educated
+23% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years8%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black37%
Caucasian61%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate35%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone28%
Economy
$46k
Median Household Income
+$25k (2010–19)
87%
Above Poverty
+18% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
100%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K15%
Employers
Government14%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation43%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office7%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$73k
Median Home Value
+$11k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
-$134 (2010–19)
49%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached92%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier38%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K65%
$150K to $199K5%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
LP gas43%
Utility gas2%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in West
United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Holmes County21
Property Crime in West
United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Holmes County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (71%)(27%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump29%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding75
Tornado64
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near West, MS
Presbyterian Day School
16 miles, SE
Central Holmes Christian School
16 miles, W
Winona Christian School
19 miles, N
French Camp Academy
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West, MS
Mississippi Valley State University
39 miles, NW
Tougaloo College
59 miles, S
Mississippi State University
60 miles, E
Millsaps College
65 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near West, MS
Baptist Medical Center Attala
14 miles, SE
Holmes County Hospital and Clinics
16 miles, SW
Tyler Holmes Memorial Hospital Cah
20 miles, N
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
33 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
64 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
71 miles, E
Key Field
85 miles, SE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
122 miles, S