Mississippi State, MS
Living in Mississippi State
Bikeability82
Walkability99
Commute100
Public Transit74
Affordability95
Public Safety94
Airports14
Hospitals57
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools35
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.5kPopulation+42 (2010–19)
20 y Median Age
85%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
41%Family Households-14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years1%
15 to 34 years97%
35 to 54 years1%
55 to 74 years<1%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black23%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Some College15%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree60%
Households
Family household41%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone44%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$84k (2010–19)
56%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
12 mi Average Commute
30%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more21%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector41%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office37%
Service25%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van52%
Public transportation3%
Walked27%
Worked at home17%
Housing
-Median Home Value-$68k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$956Median Monthly Rent+$424 (2010–19)
14%Owner-Occupied-12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached29%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later11%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198931%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
$200K to $249K60%
$250K to $299K40%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mississippi State
United States45
Mississippi57
Oktibbeha County6
Property Crime in Mississippi State
United States48
Mississippi57
Oktibbeha County34
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump46%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mississippi State
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding26
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mississippi State, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mississippi State, MS
Starkville Academy
2 miles, W
Starkville Christian School
2 miles, W
Oak Hill Academy
15 miles, NE
Heritage Academy
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Mississippi State, MS
Mississippi State University
0 miles, N
Mississippi University for Women
22 miles, E
University of West Alabama
69 miles, SE
Stillman College
72 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mississippi State, MS
Och Regional Medical Center
2 miles, NW
Clay County Medical Corporation
14 miles, NE
Choctaw Regional Medical Center
24 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Mississippi State, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
12 miles, E
Key Field
77 miles, S
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
108 miles, SW
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
118 miles, E