Algoma, MS
Living in Algoma
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute43
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports25
Hospitals71
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
896Population+462 (2010–19)
28 y Median Age-13 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
82%Family Households+20% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years37%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over1%
Diversity
Black9%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial6%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate29%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household82%
Householder living alone15%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income-$10k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
72%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector81%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office17%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value+$92k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$552Median Monthly Rent+$85 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached55%
Mobile home43%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199937%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas12%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Algoma
United States45
Mississippi57
Pontotoc County14
Property Crime in Algoma
United States48
Mississippi57
Pontotoc County26
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 Algoma
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding43
Tornado22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Algoma, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Algoma, MS
Harrisburg Day School
16 miles, E
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
16 miles, NE
Lakeview Baptist Academy
19 miles, E
David's Army Learning Center
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Algoma, MS
University of Mississippi
31 miles, NW
Blue Mountain College
34 miles, N
Rust College
47 miles, NW
Mississippi State University
52 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Algoma, MS
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
5 miles, NE
North Mississippi Medical Center
19 miles, E
Trace Regional Hosp and Swing Bed
20 miles, S
North Mississippi State Hospital
21 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Algoma, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
57 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
80 miles, NW
Key Field
129 miles, S