Lexington, MS
Living in Lexington
Bikeability25
Walkability8
Commute39
Public Transit41
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports5
Hospitals36
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.8kPopulation-11 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age-12 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
67%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black85%
Caucasian15%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate42%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$9.4k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector61%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office13%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$64kMedian Home Value+$6k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$386Median Monthly Rent+$149 (2010–19)
43%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K41%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas67%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lexington
United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Holmes County21
Property Crime in Lexington
United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Holmes County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (74%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 46 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lexington
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding40
Tornado35
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lexington, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lexington, MS
Central Holmes Christian School
1 miles, E
Benton Academy
24 miles, SW
Covenant Christian School
26 miles, SW
Humphreys Academy
27 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lexington, MS
Mississippi Valley State University
32 miles, NW
Tougaloo College
50 miles, S
Millsaps College
55 miles, S
Belhaven University
56 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lexington, MS
Holmes County Hospital and Clinics
1 miles, E
Baptist Medical Center Attala
26 miles, E
Baptist Medical Center-Yazoo
27 miles, SW
Greenwood Leflore Hospital
29 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Lexington, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
87 miles, E
Key Field
93 miles, SE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
121 miles, S