Florence, MS
Living in Florence
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute41
Public Transit1
Affordability70
Public Safety91
Airports7
Hospitals19
Colleges11
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.4kPopulation+493 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
26%College-Educated
76%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate26%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$7.4k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector69%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts45%
Sales and office25%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$158kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$735Median Monthly Rent+$129 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200935%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K43%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity33%
LP gas1%
Utility gas66%
Crime
Violent Crime in Florence
United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Rankin County7
Property Crime in Florence
United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Rankin County10
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (19%)(79%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump80%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 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 Florence
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding58
Tornado47
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Florence, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Florence, MS
Discovery Christian School
0 miles, E
Faith Academy
7 miles, N
College Drive Sda Christian School
9 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Florence, MS
Strayer University-Mississippi
11 miles, N
Jackson State University
11 miles, NW
Belhaven University
12 miles, N
Millsaps College
12 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Florence, MS
Ms State Hospital-Whitfield
7 miles, NE
Whitfield Medical Surgical Hospital
7 miles, NE
Crossgates River Oaks Hospital
10 miles, NE
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
11 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Florence, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
66 miles, SE
Key Field
81 miles, E
Monroe Regional Airport
114 miles, W