Lamar County School District, MS
Living in Lamar County SD
Bikeability
6
Walkability
10
Commute
55
Public Transit
5
Affordability
66
Public Safety
81
Airports
11
Hospitals
12
Colleges
14
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
44
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
61k
Population
+15k (2010–19)
36 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
34%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black18%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate24%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$61k
Median Household Income
+$10k (2010–19)
85%
Above Poverty
+1% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
82%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military1%
Sales and office25%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$177k
Median Home Value
+$14k (2010–19)
38%
Built 2000 or Later
$743
Median Monthly Rent
+$67 (2010–19)
63%
Owner-Occupied
-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200930%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lamar County SD
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Lamar County20
Property Crime in Lamar County SD
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Lamar County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lamar County SD
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding53
Tornado48
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lamar County School District, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lamar County School District, MS
Lamar Christian School
4 miles, E
Bass Christian Elementary School
7 miles, SE
Bass Memorial Academy
7 miles, SE
Grace Community School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lamar County School District, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
15 miles, NE
William Carey University
16 miles, NE
Southeastern Baptist College
45 miles, NE
Saint Joseph Seminary College
57 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lamar County School District, MS
South Mississippi State Hospital
5 miles, E
Merit Health Wesley
13 miles, NE
Forrest General Hospital
15 miles, NE
Marion General Hospital
19 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lamar County School District, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
23 miles, NE
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
58 miles, SE
Mobile Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
86 miles, NW