Leake County, MS
Living in Leake County
Bikeability10
Walkability12
Commute34
Public Transit8
Affordability94
Public Safety86
Airports5
Hospitals33
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation-755 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black42%
Caucasian47%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial<1%
Native American6%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$83kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$472Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home24%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity54%
LP gas28%
Utility gas14%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Leake County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Leake County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton42%
Donald Trump57%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 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 Leake County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado49
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Leake County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Leake County, MS
Leake Academy
11 miles, SE
Presbyterian Day School
20 miles, N
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
28 miles, E
Newton County Academy
33 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Leake County, MS
Tougaloo College
45 miles, SW
Belhaven University
49 miles, SW
Millsaps College
49 miles, SW
Strayer University-Mississippi
50 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Leake County, MS
Baptist Medical Center-Leake
2 miles, S
Choctaw Health Center
20 miles, E
Baptist Medical Center Attala
22 miles, N
Neshoba County General Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Leake County, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
45 miles, SW
Key Field
54 miles, SE
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
90 miles, S