Sidon, MS

Sidon, Mississippi

Sidon, Mississippi, in Carroll county, is 80 miles N of Jackson, Mississippi (center to center) and 117 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 672 residents.

The People and Families of Sidon

In Sidon, about 36% of adults are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that Sidon tends toward large families and full houses. Got kids? Want 'em? You might feel you need them to fit in properly in this town. Sidon somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

There are more females than males in the town than is typical.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidon had a median family income of $14,286.

Sidon Housing

According to the 2000 census, 55% of the housing in Sidon was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently. It's possible to find inexpensive apartments in Sidon. In the town you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Sidon, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Sidon, MS

Comparing Sidon 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
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
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
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Sidon Almanac

Sidon Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Sidon Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sidon, 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

Sidon Colleges

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