Houston, Mississippi

Population 3,602

Houston is located in Chickasaw County, MS. The population is 3,602, making Houston the largest city in Chickasaw County.

There are 6 public schools in Houston with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Houston is moderate , and there are 31 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Houston is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Houston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Houston include Woodland, New Houlka and Vardaman.

Houston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 27.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 17.3%

Crime Rate

21.56% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 29
  • Violent Crimes: 374
  • Robbery: 77
  • Burglary: 652
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

84.26% Higher than national avg.
  • 31 offenders in Houston
  • 86.06 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

43 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 39

Unemployment

Very High 4.6%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Houston, MS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Houston's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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3 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Houston, MS issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Houston, MS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $532
  • 1 Bedroom: $536
  • 2 Bedrooms: $705
  • 3 Bedrooms: $950
  • 4 Bedrooms: $971

Zip Codes

38851

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Environmental Hazards

43 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Houston, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Houston, MS is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.28 Average
    Houston, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 41.77°
  • February 45.6°
  • March 54.6°
  • April 62.87°
  • May 71.3°
  • June 80.06°
  • July 82.38°
  • August 81.22°
  • September 74.38°
  • October 62.25°
  • November 52.2°
  • December 41.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Houston, MS

Earthquakes
Houston, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Houston, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Houston, MS has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Houston, MS has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Houston, MS: $29,286

Unemployment

Unemployment in Houston is 4.6%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 57.41%
White Collar - 42.59%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Trent Kelly

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

16 Cemeteries view all

22 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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