Monroe County, MS
Living in Monroe County
Bikeability2
Walkability7
Commute57
Public Transit4
Affordability95
Public Safety98
Airports20
Hospitals76
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
36kPopulation-1.6k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black31%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate36%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office18%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$405Median Monthly Rent+$96 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas24%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Monroe County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 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 Monroe County
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding71
Tornado36
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe County, MS
Amory Christian Academy
7 miles, N
Oak Hill Academy
21 miles, SW
Heritage Academy
26 miles, S
Tupelo Christian Academy
28 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe County, MS
Mississippi University for Women
28 miles, S
Mississippi State University
35 miles, SW
Blue Mountain College
62 miles, NW
University of Mississippi
69 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe County, MS
Monroe Regional Hospital
6 miles, SW
Clay County Medical Corporation
21 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Monroe County, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
31 miles, S
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
102 miles, E
Key Field
109 miles, S
Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field
110 miles, NE