Horn Lake, MS

Horn Lake, Mississippi

Horn Lake, Mississippi, in De Soto county, is 13 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Memphis metropolitan area. Horn Lake contains a population of approximately 14,099.

The People and Families of Horn Lake

In Horn Lake, about 56% of adults are married. Horn Lake has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Horn Lake had a median family income of $43,495. The typical family in Horn Lake is better off than most in Mississippi. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Horn Lake.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Horn Lake favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Horn Lake Housing

Horn Lake has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places.

Commuting

In Horn Lake, 98% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 3%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 7%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Horn Lake, MS

Comparing Horn Lake to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Horn Lake Almanac

Horn Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Horn Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Horn Lake residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Horn Lake, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Horn Lake High Schools (2004)

HORN LAKE HIGH
6125 HURT ROAD
662-393-5273
Serves 1,435 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 19.4

Horn Lake Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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