Lafayette County, MS
Living in Lafayette County
Bikeability40
Walkability32
Commute83
Public Transit21
Affordability67
Public Safety93
Airports31
Hospitals59
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools51
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+7.7k (2010–19)
30 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
59%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years40%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black23%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate19%
Some College26%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree20%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
75%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector60%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$200kMedian Home Value+$50k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$761Median Monthly Rent+$186 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas13%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas28%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Lafayette County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding55
Tornado33
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette County, MS
Oxford University School
2 miles, SW
Magnolia Montessori School
6 miles, NW
Regents School of Oxford
7 miles, NW
Marshall Academy
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette County, MS
University of Mississippi
3 miles, W
Rust College
29 miles, N
Blue Mountain College
34 miles, NE
Mid-South Christian College
55 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette County, MS
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
2 miles, W
Yalobusha General Hospital
18 miles, SW
Panola Medical Center
25 miles, W
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lafayette County, MS
Memphis International Airport
55 miles, NW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
145 miles, S
Key Field
146 miles, S