Myrtle, MS
Living in Myrtle
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute74
Public Transit1
Affordability100
Public Safety91
Airports35
Hospitals67
Colleges27
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
540Population-62 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+10 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black16%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
75%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+26% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K34%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector78%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation34%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office20%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$329Median Monthly Rent-$131 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home11%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K5%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity40%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Myrtle
United States45
Mississippi57
Union County11
Property Crime in Myrtle
United States48
Mississippi57
Union County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (22%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 43 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 69 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 42 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Myrtle
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding49
Tornado27
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Myrtle, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Myrtle, MS
Victory Chrisitian Academy
7 miles, SE
Holy Family School
24 miles, NW
Marshall Academy
24 miles, NW
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
25 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Myrtle, MS
Blue Mountain College
9 miles, NE
Rust College
24 miles, NW
University of Mississippi
27 miles, SW
University of Phoenix-Tennessee
55 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Myrtle, MS
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
7 miles, SE
Tippah County Hospital
16 miles, NE
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
23 miles, S
Alliance Healthcare System
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Myrtle, MS
Memphis International Airport
59 miles, NW
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
83 miles, S
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport
152 miles, SE