Laurel School District, MS
Living in Laurel School District
Bikeability4
Walkability16
Commute84
Public Transit5
Affordability96
Public Safety71
Airports5
Hospitals15
Colleges8
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+116 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
63%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black66%
Caucasian28%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school20%
High school graduate29%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office20%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$8.5k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$484Median Monthly Rent+$135 (2010–19)
51%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K32%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Laurel School District
United States45
Mississippi57
Jones County24
Property Crime in Laurel School District
United States48
Mississippi57
Jones County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump48%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 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 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Laurel School District
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding41
Tornado36
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Laurel School District, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Laurel School District, MS
St Johns Day School
1 miles, E
Heidelberg Academy
17 miles, NE
Sylva Bay Academy
22 miles, NW
Seminary Baptist Church Kindergarten
23 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Laurel School District, MS
Southeastern Baptist College
4 miles, N
University of Southern Mississippi
28 miles, SW
William Carey University
28 miles, S
Belhaven University
74 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Laurel School District, MS
South Central Reg Med Ctr
1 miles, S
Jasper General Hospital
21 miles, NW
Covington County Hospital Cah
24 miles, W
Perry County General Hosp
27 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Laurel School District, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
19 miles, SW
Key Field
50 miles, NE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
69 miles, NW
Mobile Regional Airport
87 miles, SE