Rolling Fork, MS

Rolling Fork, Mississippi

Rolling Fork, Mississippi, in Sharkey county, is 58 miles NW of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 162 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 2,486.

The People and Families of Rolling Fork

In Rolling Fork, about 36% of adults are married. Rolling Fork has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in the city. Unmarried people abound in Rolling Fork.

The city has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rolling Fork had a median family income of $24,911.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Rolling Fork favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $2,250. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Rolling Fork Housing

Rolling Fork has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Rolling Fork, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 1%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Rolling Fork, MS

Comparing Rolling Fork 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
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

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

Rolling Fork Almanac

Rolling Fork Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Rolling Fork Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Rolling Fork, 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

Rolling Fork Hospitals

SHARKEY ISSAQUENA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Government - Local)
47 SOUTH 4 ST
(662) 873-4395
Emergency Service: Yes

Rolling Fork High Schools (2004)

SOUTH DELTA HIGH SCHOOL
303 PARKWAY
662-873-4308
A Title I school.
Serves 356 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

SOUTH DELTA VOCATIONAL COMPLEX
285 MAPLE STREET
662-873-2029
A Vocational School

Rolling Fork Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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