Mississippi
Lambert is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 926. Residents earn $28,793 per year, which is 62% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lambert receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Lambert offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lambert is $28,793, 62% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 25.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lambert is $59,700, 79% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 65.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.
Lambert enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F. Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $28,793 |
| 62% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,188 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $683 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $36,476 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 25.1% |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 144 |
| County GDP | $119M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 15 |
| Retail | 21 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,263 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.79% |
| Commute Time | 35.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |
| Census Median | $59,700 |
| 79% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $636 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |
| Studio | $751 |
| 1 Bedroom | $782 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $924 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,177 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,295 |
| Owner-Occupied | 44.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,263 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.79% |
| Obesity | 52.8% |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 20.7% |
| Heart Disease | 7.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 52.3% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 10.2% |
| Stroke | 6.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 10.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 44.9% |
| Depression | 18.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 17.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 80.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 83.3% |
| Premature Death | 18,894/100K |
| Food Environment | 0.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 36.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 56.7 inches |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 155 ft (47 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2006°N, 90.2845°W |
| County FIPS | 28119 |
Winner: Democrat by 30.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 65.1% |
| School Test Score | 4.42 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,089/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 63.3% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 15 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 35.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.6% |