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Senatobia, Mississippi

Introduction to Senatobia, Mississippi

Senatobia, Mississippi, in Tate county, is located 37 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city has a population of 6,682.

Senatobia History

In 1834, James Peters bought land from the Chickasaw Nation. This land became the town of Senatobia, which was so named by Charles Meriwether. The word Senatobia means "white sycamore". Senatobia became a railroad station with the emergence of the Tennessee and Mississippi Railroad. The railroad influenced growth in Senatobia.

Senatobia and nearby Attractions

  • Senatobia Plaza Shopping Center
  • Graceland
  • John W. Kyle State Park
  • Saint Gregory’s Catholic Church

Things To Do In Senatobia

Tourists can visit the John W. Kyle State Park and the Wall Doxey State Park for various types of recreation they offer. The Senatobia Plaza Shopping Center as well as the East Side Shopping Center are perfect places to shop at. The Cromecraft Lake is the ideal place for nature lovers. Elvis Presley fans should visit the historical site Graceland, which was the former home of the famous singer. Saint Gregory’s Catholic Church, Church of Christ and Senatobia Christian Church are also worth taking a look around.

Senatobia Transportation

Travelers can board a flight from the Memphis International Airport.

Senatobia Higher Education

Northwest Mississippi Community College is located in Senatobia. Other higher education institutes nearby include University of Mississippi Main Campus, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Macon Campus, and University of Memphis.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 11%Senatobia Median Family Income
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Senatobia Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Senatobia Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Senatobia Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Senatobia Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Senatobia, MS

Comparing Senatobia 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 Population84
Racial Diversity75
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Women49
Male Share of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men39
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married48

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults58
Median Family Income49
People in Middle Class or Better38
People Above Poverty39

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times54
Public Transportation Use45
Walking and Biking to Work37
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes92
Affordability of Rents93
Housing Recently Built99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime89
Low Property Crime23

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