West Point, MS

Living in West Point

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Bikeability 55
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Walkability 11
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Commute 84
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Public Transit 7
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 63
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Colleges 11
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Schools 24
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Residents

11k Population -841 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated
60% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black62%
Caucasian37%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate32%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income -$645 (2010–19)
69% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K40%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office17%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle3%
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$90k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$505 Median Monthly Rent +$161 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity37%
LP gas3%
Utility gas59%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Point

United States45
Mississippi57
Clay County23

Property Crime in West Point

United States48
Mississippi57
Clay County31

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton60%
Donald Trump39%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 42 5 0
Feb 46 5 0
Mar 54 5 0
Apr 62 5 0
May 70 5 0
Jun 77 5 0
Jul 80 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 West Point

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding50
Tornado34
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Point, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Point, MS

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Oak Hill Academy
2 miles, NE
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Starkville Academy
15 miles, SW
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Heritage Academy
15 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near West Point, MS

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Stillman College
68 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near West Point, MS

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Airports

Airports near West Point, MS

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Key Field
88 miles, S