Lee County, MS
Living in Lee County
Bikeability2
Walkability4
Commute80
Public Transit2
Affordability87
Public Safety89
Airports25
Hospitals75
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
85kPopulation+3.6k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black29%
Caucasian65%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate26%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$598Median Monthly Rent+$179 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity56%
LP gas8%
Utility gas35%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lee County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Lee County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 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 Lee County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding55
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lee County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lee County, MS
Tupelo Christian Academy
2 miles, S
First Baptist Day School and Kindergarten
3 miles, SW
First Umc Kid's Pad
3 miles, SW
Calvary Baptist Kindergarten & Preschool
3 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lee County, MS
Blue Mountain College
33 miles, NW
University of Mississippi
49 miles, W
Rust College
55 miles, NW
Mississippi University for Women
57 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lee County, MS
North Mississippi State Hospital
4 miles, S
North Mississippi Medical Center
4 miles, SW
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
18 miles, W
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
24 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Lee County, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
59 miles, S
Memphis International Airport
90 miles, NW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
122 miles, SE