Warren County, Mississippi
Among the top 21% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 37% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 7% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 38% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
- top 11% for annual snowfall
- bottom 8% for violent crime
Warren County is a county in Mississippi with about 44,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include annual snowfall, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on park & nature access and violent crime.
Official websiteco.warren.ms.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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81%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.6 in4.2 in
oppressive 97%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$54k31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 33% of US counties
Home Value$142k40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$874better than 39% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 47% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.80%better than 54% of US counties
Income Tax4.99%better than 49% of US counties
Sales Tax7.06%better than 54% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.42%better than 51% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 50% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)47°F84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation59.2 in95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 89% of US counties
Sunny Days250 daysbetter than 64% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 13% of US counties
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.3better than 13% of US counties
School Quality53.6better than 48% of US counties
Violent Crime1900/100kbetter than 8% of US counties
Property Crime2149/100kbetter than 11% of US counties
Community
Population44,34166th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.935th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5487th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.938th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)46.8%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)48.7%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.2%19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 74% of US counties
Walkability5.8/20better than 40% of US counties
Airport Distance167 mibetter than 21% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.5%better than 26% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.67better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 10% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Warren County an affordable place to live?
- Warren County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 33% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Warren County?
- The median home value in Warren County is $142k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Warren County?
- Median household income in Warren County is $54k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Warren County?
- Median gross rent in Warren County is $874 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Warren County safe?
- Warren County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1900/100k (better than 8%). Property crime is 2149/100k.
- What is the weather like in Warren County?
- Warren County averages 83°F in July and 47°F in January, with 59.2 in of annual precipitation and about 250 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Warren County?
- Public-school quality in Warren County is about average, scoring better than 48% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Warren County?
- The average one-way commute in Warren County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)