Kemper County, MS
Living in Kemper County
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute33
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety94
Airports7
Hospitals30
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.9kPopulation-527 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black62%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate38%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$5.5k (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector57%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office11%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$227Median Monthly Rent-$35 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K48%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K<1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity45%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas33%
Utility gas15%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kemper County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Kemper County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (59%)(40%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton61%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kemper County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado52
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kemper County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kemper County, MS
Lamar School
23 miles, S
The Pentecostal Christian Academy
26 miles, S
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
27 miles, W
St Patrick Elementary School
27 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Kemper County, MS
University of West Alabama
28 miles, SE
Mississippi State University
50 miles, N
Mississippi University for Women
53 miles, N
Stillman College
68 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kemper County, MS
John C Stennis Memorial Hospital
4 miles, NW
Alliance Health Center
24 miles, S
Noxubee General Critical Access Hosp
26 miles, N
Hill Hospital of Sumter County
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Kemper County, MS
Key Field
30 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
48 miles, N
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
98 miles, SW