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Lake, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Newton County County
Lake, MS
At a Glance
How Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lake residents earn a median household income of $37,813 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,152. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 382 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake is $73,900 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $132,044. Median rent is $739/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Lake reports 660 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,217/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 76.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.