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Hickory Flat, MS


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Hickory Flat, Mississippi

Hickory Flat, Mississippi, in Benton county, is 61 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town has a population of 565.

The People and Families of Hickory Flat

In Hickory Flat, about 60% of adults are married. Hickory Flat is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the town is full of young ones.

The government tells us that the town features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hickory Flat had a median family income of $30,385. Hickory Flat isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Hickory Flat Housing

In Hickory Flat, 67% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Residential property taxes remain low i Hickory Flat.

Commuting

In Hickory Flat, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Hickory Flat strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Hickory Flat Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 19%Hickory Flat Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Hickory Flat, MS

Comparing Hickory Flat to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population109
Racial Diversity61
Senior Citizens45
Age of the Population13
Male Share of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married610

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults54
People Above Poverty39
People in Middle Class or Better26
Median Family Income25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home610
Walking and Biking to Work56
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Housing Recently Built85
Affordability of Rents52
People Living Alone31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21
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