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Pontotoc, Mississippi

Introduction to Pontotoc, Mississippi

Pontotoc, Mississippi, in Pontotoc county, is located 86 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is home to some 5,253 residents.

Pontotoc History

Pontotoc is a Chickasaw word which means "Land of Hanging Grapes". Renowned outlaws Austin and Chris Gervase, along with their gang, were known to hide in an old house in the area. Pontotoc is in the Pontotoc County which was founded in 1836.

Pontotoc and nearby Attractions

  • Gum Tree Museum of Art
  • Trace State Park
  • Tupelo National Battlefield
  • Pontotoc Lake

Things To Do In Pontotoc

The Gum Tree Museum of Art attracts visitors interested in the historical and cultural background of the region. Pontotoc Lake is a great place to just hang out with friends or enjoy a quiet walk. The Trace State Park offers opportunities for boating, fishing, hiking, picnicking, biking and horseback riding. Among the historical sites worth visiting are the Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site, and the Tupelo National Battlefield.

Pontotoc Transportation

Air transportation facilities are offered by the Tupelo Regional Airport.

Pontotoc Higher Education

Higher educational institutes near Pontotoc include the University of Mississippi Main Campus, Northeast Mississippi Community College, Itawamba Community College, and Mississippi State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPontotoc Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyPontotoc Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Pontotoc College Educated Adults
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 17%Pontotoc Racial Diversity
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 17%Pontotoc People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Pontotoc Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Pontotoc, MS

Comparing Pontotoc 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 Population106
Senior Citizens89
Racial Diversity89
Age of the Population69
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women38
Well-Paid Single Men28
Male Share of the Population25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married59
Average Household Size42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults69
People in Middle Class or Better39
Median Family Income39
People Above Poverty39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Walking and Biking to Work25
Working at Home26
Public Transportation Use13

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents106
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

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