Bruce, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Calhoun County County

2.8 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,445 Population 592/sq mi density

$32,772 Median Income $24,965 per capita

$76,100 Home Value $133,352 Zillow

$647 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent

63°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

362 Violent Crime/100K 6,170 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.8 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$32,772 median income, 0.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$76,100 home value, $647/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

362 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Bruce (13)

Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site

National Battlefield Site

The Confederate victory at Brices Cross Roads was a significant victory for Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest, but its long-term effect on the war proved costly for the Confederates.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Weather: Mississippi is classified as a humid subtropical climate, the weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers with high humidity between May and September. Average high temperatures reach into the hig...

https://www.nps.gov/brcr/index.htm

Florewood River Plantation State Park

State Park

99 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

George P. Cossar State Park

State Park

531 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Holmes County State Park

State Park

544 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Hugh White State Park

State Park

952 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

John W. Kyle State Park

State Park

586 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Legion Lake State Park

State Park

431 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail is five sections of hiking trail running roughly parallel to the 444-mile long Natchez Trace Parkway scenic motor road. The foot trails total more than 60 miles and offer opportunities to explore wetlands, swamps, hardwood forest, and the history of the area.

Entrance: $0

Activities: Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding

Weather: Mississippi, Alabama, and most of Tennessee are classified as humid subtropical climates. The weather ranges from mild winters to hot summers. Average high temperatures reach into the high 80's i...

https://www.nps.gov/natt/index.htm

Natchez Trace Parkway

Parkway

The Natchez Trace Parkway is a 444-mile recreational road and scenic drive through three states. It roughly follows the "Old Natchez Trace," a historic travel corridor used by American Indians, "Kaintucks," European settlers, slave traders, soldiers, and future presidents. Today,...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Auto and ATV, Scenic Driving, Astronomy, Stargazing, Biking, Road Biking, Camping, Car or Front Country Camping, RV Camping, Compass and GPS, Geocaching, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Food, Picnicking,...

https://www.nps.gov/natr/index.htm

Tombigbee State Park

State Park

525 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Trace State Park

State Park

2,141 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0

Tupelo National Battlefield

National Battlefield

In July, 1864, federal forces, including men from the United States Colored Troops, marched into Tupelo, Mississippi. Disorganized Confederate soldiers fought fiercely but could not overpower the federal troops. Neither side could claim a clear victory, but Union troops had succeeded in their main g...

Entrance: $0

Activities: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking

https://www.nps.gov/tupe/index.htm

Wall Doxey State Park

State Park

850 acres. Open Access

Entrance: $0