Wesson, MS

Living in Wesson

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 16
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Schools 41
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Residents

2.2k Population +136 (2010–19)
24  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -15% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years12%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Black17%
Caucasian77%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Other2%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate29%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$8.7k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +11% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K19%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector78%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office24%
Service19%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$28k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$605 Median Monthly Rent +$261 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home25%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity59%
LP gas1%
Utility gas40%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wesson

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Copiah County23

Property Crime in Wesson

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Copiah County17

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (29%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump74%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 6 0
Feb 51 6 0
Mar 58 5 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 81 5 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 76 4 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 57 5 0
Dec 49 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wesson

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding49
Tornado51
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wesson, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wesson, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Wesson, MS

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Mississippi College
44 miles, N
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Belhaven University
45 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wesson, MS

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Airports

Airports near Wesson, MS

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Key Field
106 miles, NE