Rankin County, MS
Living in Rankin County
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute54
Public Transit1
Affordability71
Public Safety94
Airports6
Hospitals24
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
153kPopulation+14k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black21%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector69%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
31%Built 2000 or Later
$799Median Monthly Rent+$141 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K9%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas8%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rankin County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Rankin County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rankin County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding55
Tornado44
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rankin County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rankin County, MS
Brandon First Umc Kindergarten
2 miles, W
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
7 miles, N
College Drive Sda Christian School
8 miles, W
Jackson Preparatory School
10 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rankin County, MS
Belhaven University
14 miles, W
Millsaps College
14 miles, W
Strayer University-Mississippi
14 miles, W
Jackson State University
15 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rankin County, MS
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
5 miles, W
Ms State Hospital-Whitfield
8 miles, W
Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital
8 miles, W
Brentwood Behavioral Healthcare of Ms
10 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Rankin County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
66 miles, SE
Key Field
70 miles, E
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
113 miles, NE