Laurel, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,129
Population
928/sq mi density
$37,781
Median Income
$27,893 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$139,483 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
1,052
Violent Crime/100K
3,871 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$37,781 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,052 violent crimes/100K (177% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Campgrounds in Laurel (1)
Turkey Fork Recreation Area
STANDARD
21 sites 4.3/5 (41 reviews) $20-$40/night Reservable
Equipment: RV, Caravan/Camper Van
Camping, Swimming, Water Activities, Water Skiing
Turkey Fork Recreation Area is the most popular recreation area on the DeSoto National Forest and one of the most visited outdoor recreation areas in ...