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Water Valley, MS


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Water Valley, Mississippi

Water Valley, Mississippi, in Yalobusha county, is 73 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. The city contains a population of approximately 3,677.

The People and Families of Water Valley

In Water Valley, about 42% of adults are married. Unmarried people abound in Water Valley.

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, Water Valley had a median family income of $31,083.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Water Valley favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $5,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Water Valley Housing

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

Commuting

In Water Valley, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Water Valley Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Water Valley Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Water Valley Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Water Valley, MS

Comparing Water Valley 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 Population109
Racial Diversity98
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population59
Well-Paid Single Women47
Well-Paid Single Men26
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married15

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults55
People in Middle Class or Better37
Median Family Income26
People Above Poverty15

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times88
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents108
Affordability of Property Taxes96
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44

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