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Holly Springs, Mississippi

Introduction to Holly Springs, Mississippi

Holly Springs, Mississippi, in Marshall county, is 43 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. There are an estimated 7,957 people in the city.

Holly Springs History

The Chickasaw Indians discovered the area where natural springs flowed through the hills of holly trees. The area was originally called Suavatooky. This area became a meeting place for explorers and traders, who called it Holly Springs. Gradually, Holly Springs developed as a center for agriculture, commerce and law. It was incorporated in 1837. Holly Springs gradually recovered from the damage that was caused during the Civil War.

Holly Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Marshall County Historical Museum
  • Wall Doxey State Park
  • Chewalla Lake & Holly Springs National Forest
  • Kirkwood National Golf Club

Things To Do In Holly Springs

Marshall County Historical Museum is an interesting place to visit. The Wall Doxey State Park is well-known for its recreational facilities. One can also visit the Chewalla Lake or the Holly Springs National Forest to enjoy fishing and swimming. The Kirkwood National Golf Club is popular among local golfers. Festivals like the Ida B. Wells Arts and Crafts Family Festival and Kudzu Festival are hosted by the city.

Holly Springs Transportation

Memphis International Airport offers air transportation opportunities.

Holly Springs Higher Education

Rust College is situated in Holly Springs. Other nearby higher educational institutes include the University of Mississippi, Northwest Mississippi Community College and Southwest Tennessee Community College-Macon Campus.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyHolly Springs Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Holly Springs Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Holly Springs, MS

Comparing Holly Springs 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity63
Children Under 5 Years Old63
Senior Citizens33
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population12
Well-Paid Single Men16

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty13
Median Family Income13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Housing Recently Built87
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime56
Low Violent Crime11
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