Washington County, Mississippi
Among the top 23% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 54% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade F, better than 5% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 1% for broadband access
Washington County is a county in Mississippi with about 45,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and cost of living. It rates lower on unemployment and broadband access.
Official websitewashingtoncountyms.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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83%56%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.2 in3.6 in
oppressive 98%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$38k5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 88% of US counties
Home Value$93k8th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$756better than 66% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 65% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.91%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax7.06%better than 54% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.54%better than 48% of US counties
Unemployment9.5%better than 6% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)82°F83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation54.0 in83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.4 inbetter than 83% of US counties
Sunny Days254 daysbetter than 68% of US counties
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 13% of US counties
Comfortable Days80 daysbetter than 52% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk83.0better than 17% of US counties
School Quality46.4better than 31% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population44,60466th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.921st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4268th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.893rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+403rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)24.3%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)71.9%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.8%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.2%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 82% of US counties
Walkability7.3/20better than 80% of US counties
Airport Distance135 mibetter than 31% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access57.1%better than 1% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.00better than 12% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 31% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Washington County an affordable place to live?
- Washington County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 88% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Washington County?
- The median home value in Washington County is $93k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Washington County?
- Median household income in Washington County is $38k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Washington County?
- Median gross rent in Washington County is $756 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Washington County safe?
- Washington County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Washington County?
- Washington County averages 82°F in July and 44°F in January, with 54.0 in of annual precipitation and about 254 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Washington County?
- Public-school quality in Washington County is below average, scoring better than 31% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Washington County?
- The average one-way commute in Washington County is 20 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)