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West Point, Mississippi

Introduction to West Point, Mississippi

West Point, Mississippi is located 68 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and is 133 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Clay county. The population of the city is 12,145.

West Point History

The West Point city is the county seat of Clay County. The city was chartered in the year 1858, after the Ohio and Mobile Railroad was built in the region. The Spanish arrived here during the 1690s, and were among the early settlers of this area. Later, the region was taken over by the British who made several developments in the city, including the construction of education centers and post offices.

West Point and nearby Attractions

  • Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum
  • Tupelo National Battlefield
  • Holly Springs National Forest
  • Tombigbee State Park
  • Trace State Park

Things To Do In West Point

Visitors in West Point can plan a trip to the nearby historic sites including the Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum and the Tupelo National Battlefield. There are several parks in the city that offer a host of facilities for the enjoyment of swimming, camping, and fishing. Among them are the Trace State Park and Tombigbee State Park. The Holly Springs National Forest boasts of a stunning collection of flora, and is another popular tourist attraction in West Point.

West Point Transportation

The Jackson International Airport is a few miles' drive from the city.

West Point Higher Education

East Mississippi Community College, Itawamba Community College, Mississippi State University, and University of Mississippi are some of the nearby educational institutes.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyWest Point Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%West Point Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 7%West Point Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 11%West Point Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of West Point, MS

Comparing West Point 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 Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Racial Diversity77
Senior Citizens56
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Women27
Well-Paid Single Men16
Male Share of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married25

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults47
People in Middle Class or Better27
Median Family Income27
People Above Poverty16

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times99
Walking and Biking to Work810
Public Transportation Use57
Working at Home26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents104
Seasonal and Vacation Housing99
Housing Recently Built75
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime44

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