Sharkey County, MS
Living in Sharkey County
Bikeability15
Walkability33
Commute56
Public Transit23
Affordability97
Public Safety56
Airports6
Hospitals18
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation-393 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black75%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$29kMedian Household Income-$735 (2010–19)
73%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K41%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector57%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office19%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value-$900 (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$249Median Monthly Rent-$38 (2010–19)
52%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home23%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas15%
Utility gas52%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sharkey County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Sharkey County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (63%)(33%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton68%
Donald Trump32%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sharkey County
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding77
Tornado65
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sharkey County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sharkey County, MS
Briarfield Academy
21 miles, W
Covenant Christian School
25 miles, E
Deer Creek School
27 miles, N
Humphreys Academy
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sharkey County, MS
Mississippi College
48 miles, SE
Mississippi Valley State University
51 miles, NE
Tougaloo College
51 miles, SE
Millsaps College
54 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sharkey County, MS
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital
3 miles, W
Sharkey Issaquena Community Hospital
3 miles, W
East Carroll Parish Hospital
21 miles, W
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
25 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Sharkey County, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
59 miles, SE
Monroe Regional Airport
75 miles, W
Key Field
127 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
132 miles, SE