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Leakesville, MS


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Leakesville, Mississippi

Leakesville, Mississippi, in Greene county, is 44 miles NW of Mobile, Alabama (center to center) and 122 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are an estimated 1,026 people in the town.

The People and Families of Leakesville

In Leakesville, about 49% of adults are married.

Leakesville has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leakesville had a median family income of $33,618. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Leakesville.

Political Inclinations

Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in the town.

Leakesville Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Leakesville is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Leakesville, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLeakesville Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%Leakesville Low Violent Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Leakesville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Leakesville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Leakesville, MS

Comparing Leakesville 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
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population1010
Racial Diversity95
Well-Paid Single Women58
Children Under 5 Years Old41
Well-Paid Single Men15
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married59
Average Household Size31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income37
People in Middle Class or Better37
People Above Poverty28

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work45
Working at Home48
Public Transportation Use43
Short Commute Times33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes95
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Housing Recently Built75
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
People Living Alone55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime1010
Low Violent Crime910
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