Lafayette County School District, MS
Living in Lafayette County SD
Bikeability8
Walkability12
Commute46
Public Transit14
Affordability75
Public Safety94
Airports31
Hospitals59
Colleges29
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools49
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1.6k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black23%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector64%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$46k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$576Median Monthly Rent+$49 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home22%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later7%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K17%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity51%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas30%
Utility gas16%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lafayette County SD
United States45
Mississippi57
Lafayette County8
Property Crime in Lafayette County SD
United States48
Mississippi57
Lafayette County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Feb | 45 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 70 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 80 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 53 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 43 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lafayette County SD
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding60
Tornado37
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lafayette County School District, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lafayette County School District, MS
Oxford University School
7 miles, NE
Magnolia Montessori School
10 miles, N
Regents School of Oxford
11 miles, N
North Delta School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lafayette County School District, MS
University of Mississippi
8 miles, NE
Rust College
36 miles, N
Blue Mountain College
43 miles, NE
Mid-South Christian College
58 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lafayette County School District, MS
Baptist Memorial Hospital North Ms
7 miles, NE
Yalobusha General Hospital
10 miles, S
Panola Medical Center
18 miles, W
Tallahatchie Critical Access Hospital
32 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Lafayette County School District, MS
Memphis International Airport
57 miles, N
Golden Triangle Regional Airport
81 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
138 miles, S
Key Field
143 miles, S