Pontotoc County, MS
Living in Pontotoc County
Bikeability2
Walkability6
Commute54
Public Transit3
Affordability99
Public Safety87
Airports25
Hospitals72
Colleges22
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
32kPopulation+2.1k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
74%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black15%
Caucasian76%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate29%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$45kMedian Household Income+$6.3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$106kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$514Median Monthly Rent+$121 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity53%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Utility gas36%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pontotoc County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Pontotoc County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 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 Pontotoc County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding60
Tornado34
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pontotoc County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pontotoc County, MS
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
15 miles, E
Harrisburg Day School
15 miles, E
Lakeview Baptist Academy
18 miles, E
David's Army Learning Center
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Pontotoc County, MS
University of Mississippi
30 miles, W
Blue Mountain College
31 miles, N
Rust College
45 miles, NW
Mississippi State University
55 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pontotoc County, MS
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
3 miles, NE
North Mississippi Medical Center
18 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
19 miles, N
North Mississippi State Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pontotoc County, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
60 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
78 miles, NW
Key Field
132 miles, S