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Flora, Mississippi, in Madison county, is 18 miles NW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 179 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The people of the town are in the Jackson metropolitan area. Flora has a population of 1,546.
In Flora, about 47% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Flora, with the many large families there. The town is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones. Flora has its share of unmarried adults.
The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.
In 2000, Flora had a median family income of $41,324. Flora is full of successful families and individuals.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, John Kerry came out ahead among Flora residents, with $2,000. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
In Flora, 72% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.
In Flora, 97% of commuters drive to work.
Flora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
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