Ethel, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
217 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
6.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$36,389 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$76,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$316 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$719 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Attala County
2
Mississippi
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Attala County
3
Mississippi
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 43
Feb 6 0 47
Mar 5 0 55
Apr 5 0 61
May 5 0 71
Jun 4 0 78
Jul 5 0 80
Aug 4 0 80
Sep 4 0 74
Oct 4 0 63
Nov 5 0 54
Dec 5 0 45

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Ethel Attendance Center
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Greenlee Attendance Center
2 miles, NE · 1.9star
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Colleges

Holmes Community College
28 miles, W · 1.4star
Mississippi State University
45 miles, E · 2.3star
East Central Community College
51 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Baptist Medical Center Attala
9 miles, W · 3.2star
Baptist Medical Center-Leake
27 miles, SW · 3.2star
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Airports

Key Field
68 miles, S · 1star
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