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Houston, Mississippi, in Chickasaw county, is 95 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 105 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. About 4,079 people people live in Houston.
In Houston, about 47% of adults are married. Singles, rather than married couples, seem the order of the day in Houston.
Approximately 40% of Houston is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.
In 2000, Houston had a median family income of $31,979.
In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,025) in Houston than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.
Residents of Houston enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Houston, about 67% are lived in by their owners, not renters.
In Houston, 96% of commuters drive to work. The city is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation. Commuters in Houston enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Houston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 1% |  |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 1% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 3% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Houston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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