Lake, MS
Living in Lake
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute79
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety87
Airports5
Hospitals21
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
439Population+20 (2010–19)
29 y Median Age
3%College-Educated-6% (2010–19)
71%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years28%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years12%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Black62%
Caucasian38%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate40%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree2%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year+13% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K8%
$150K to $199K6%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector67%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance24%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$4.4k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$344Median Monthly Rent-$63 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached67%
Mobile home22%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
LP gas6%
Utility gas37%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lake
United States45
Mississippi57
Scott County13
Property Crime in Lake
United States48
Mississippi57
Scott County11
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (33%)(65%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 47 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding37
Tornado47
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lake, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lake, MS
Newton County Academy
14 miles, NE
Leake Academy
24 miles, N
Sylva Bay Academy
25 miles, S
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
25 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Lake, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
42 miles, S
Tougaloo College
49 miles, W
Belhaven University
49 miles, W
Millsaps College
50 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lake, MS
Se Lackey Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W
Scott Regional Hospital Cah
20 miles, W
Laird Hospital Inc
20 miles, NE
Jasper General Hospital
25 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Lake, MS
Key Field
34 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
60 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
88 miles, NE