Lena, MS
Living in Lena
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute20
Public Transit1
Affordability69
Public Safety85
Airports5
Hospitals31
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
151Population-92 (2010–19)
50 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
29%College-Educated
73%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black6%
Caucasian94%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$68kMedian Household Income+$32k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
100%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K8%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector44%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office12%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$72kMedian Home Value+$13k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
75%Owner-Occupied+15% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached91%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity52%
LP gas33%
Utility gas2%
Wood13%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lena
United States45
Mississippi57
Leake County15
Property Crime in Lena
United States48
Mississippi57
Leake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 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 Lena
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding75
Tornado65
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lena, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lena, MS
Leake Academy
16 miles, NE
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
27 miles, SW
Newton County Academy
30 miles, E
Happiness Hill Christian Academy
31 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Lena, MS
Tougaloo College
36 miles, W
Belhaven University
39 miles, SW
Millsaps College
39 miles, SW
Strayer University-Mississippi
40 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lena, MS
Baptist Medical Center-Leake
11 miles, NE
Se Lackey Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SE
Scott Regional Hospital Cah
18 miles, S
Choctaw Health Center
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Lena, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
34 miles, SW
Key Field
52 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
79 miles, S
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
83 miles, NE