Mccomb, MS

McComb, Mississippi

McComb, Mississippi, in Pike county, is 67 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 92 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 13,337.

The People and Families of McComb

In McComb, about 40% of adults are married. Be careful driving in McComb, since the city is home to many young children. Looking at the city, you'll find a large share of the people are not married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in McComb, in comparison to similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McComb had a median family income of $27,758.

Political Inclinations

Residents of McComb gave more campaign money ($6,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

McComb Housing

Owners occupy 58% of the housing units in McComb. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In McComb, 97% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in McComb tends to be by car.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of McComb, MS

Comparing Mccomb 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
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Mccomb Almanac

Mccomb Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Mccomb Public Libraries

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Mccomb Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by McComb 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, McComb, 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

Mccomb Hospitals

SOUTHWEST MS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Local)
215 MARION AV BOX 1307
(601) 249-5500
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Mccomb

Mccomb High Schools (2004)

MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL
310 SEVENTH STREET
601-684-5678
Serves 753 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
1003 VIRGINIA AVENUE
601-684-5288
A Vocational School

Mccomb Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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