Pontotoc, MS
Living in Pontotoc
Bikeability8
Walkability28
Commute69
Public Transit8
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports27
Hospitals71
Colleges25
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools43
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6kPopulation+398 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black25%
Caucasian59%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school25%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office17%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$27k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$510Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier11%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K18%
$100K to $149K33%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity43%
Utility gas55%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pontotoc
United States45
Mississippi57
Pontotoc County14
Property Crime in Pontotoc
United States48
Mississippi57
Pontotoc County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (23%)(75%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pontotoc
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding42
Tornado22
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pontotoc, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pontotoc, MS
Tupelo Christian Preparatory School
13 miles, E
Harrisburg Day School
14 miles, E
Lakeview Baptist Academy
16 miles, E
David's Army Learning Center
17 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Pontotoc, MS
Blue Mountain College
29 miles, N
University of Mississippi
31 miles, W
Rust College
44 miles, NW
Mississippi State University
56 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pontotoc, MS
Pontotoc Health Service Inc Cah
1 miles, SE
North Mississippi Medical Center
17 miles, E
Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County
17 miles, N
North Mississippi State Hospital
19 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pontotoc, MS
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
60 miles, SE
Memphis International Airport
78 miles, NW
Key Field
133 miles, S