Raymond, MS

Mississippi · Hinds County · Jackson Metro

Raymond is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 1,856. Residents earn $46,875 per year, which is 38% below the national average.

3.4 /5.0

B Good

1,856 Population 644/sq mi density

$46,875 Median Income $14,256 per capita

$206,000 Home Value $162,011 Zillow

$689 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr

103 Violent Crime/100K 1,952 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

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

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$46,875 median income, 1.0% unemployment

Affordability

4.2 / 5.0

$206,000 home value, $689/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

103 violent crimes/100K (73% below avg)

A+

Education

4.8 / 5.0

47.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $46,875

38% lower than US avg

Home Value $206,000

27% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 103/100K

73% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 47.3%

40% higher than US avg

Median Rent $689

41% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 39.2%

22% higher than US avg

Unemployment 1.0%

72% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 10.8%

13% lower than US avg

How Raymond Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,856

Median Age20.6 yrs

Density644/mi²

Male / Female56% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 43%

Veterans0.5%

Economy

B+

Median Income$46,875

Per Capita$14,256

Unemployment1.0%

Poverty10.8%

County GDP$15,444M

Commute18 min

Housing

Home Value$206,000

Rent$689

Ownership60.1%

Zillow$162,011

Housing Units406

Rent Burden30.4%

Crime

Violent103/100K

Property1,952/100K

Health

Obesity39.2%

Uninsured9.6%

Smoking14.9%

Depression19.6%

Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain51.3 in/yr

Sunny Days304/yr

Elevation265 ft (81 m)

Education

A+

Bachelor's+47.3%

High School+96.8%

Graduate+22.2%

School Score4.15

Community

2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%

Commute18 min

Broadband92.6%

EV Stations2

Libraries14

Is Raymond a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Raymond receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Raymond offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Raymond is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. 10.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Raymond is $206,000, 27% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $689 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Raymond is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,952 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 47.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.2/10.

Climate & Weather

Raymond enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. With 304 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Raymond has a population of 1,856 with a density of 644 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age is 20.6 years, 47% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.1% female and 55.9% male. The city is predominantly Black (55.7%), with 42.8% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 94.2% of residents, while 5.8% speak Spanish. 0.5% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 7.9% of residents have a disability (below the 13.0% national average). 83.9% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,856

Total Population

644

People / sq mi

20.6yrs

Median Age

47% below US avg

3.0mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.9%

Female 44.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Raymond vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 94.2%

20% above US avg

Spanish 5.8%

57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Raymond vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Raymond is $46,875, which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,256 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,143, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 1.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area has 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 9.1% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Raymond vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$46,875
	38% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$14,256
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,143
IRS Avg AGI	$58,854
Gini Index	0.483 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	1.0%
	72% below US avg
Poverty Rate	10.8%
	13% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,699
County GDP	$15,444M

Business (County)

Restaurants	493
Healthcare	691
Retail	751
Manufacturing	101

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,687
	5% above US avg
Cost of Living	87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	17.5 min
Drive Alone	62.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Raymond is $206,000, 27% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,011, lower than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $689 (41% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $782 for a one-bedroom to $924 for a two-bedroom apartment. 60.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 406 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1969. The average annual property tax is $3,687. 30.4% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$206,000
	27% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$162,011

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$689
	41% below US avg
Rent Burden	30.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$751
1 Bedroom	$782
2 Bedrooms	$924
3 Bedrooms	$1,177
4 Bedrooms	$1,295

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	60.1%
Owner-Occupied	60.1%
Renter-Occupied	39.9%
Housing Units	406
Median Year Built	1969

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,687
	5% above US avg
Effective Rate	1.79%

In Raymond, 39.2% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 11.3% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.6% of residents. 39.0% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 15.4% report binge drinking. 28.4% are physically inactive. 19.6% report depression. 17.6% experience frequent mental distress. 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,119. The dentist ratio is 1:951. 77.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Raymond vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	39.2%
	22% above US avg
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart Disease	5.6%
High Blood Pressure	39.0%
Asthma	10.0%
COPD	6.2%
Cancer	6.7%
Stroke	3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.9%
	6% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.4%
Physical Inactivity	28.4%
Depression	19.6%
Mental Distress	17.6%
Physical Distress	12.7%
Short Sleep	38.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	83.9%
Uninsured	9.6%
	12% above US avg
Primary Care	1:1,119
Dentists	1:951
Mental Health	1:229
Checkup Rate	80.6%
Dental Visits	11.6%
Premature Death	16,086/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.4/10
Exercise Access	77.0%
Healthcare Facilities	691

Raymond has a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents, 73% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,952 per 100,000, 0% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 49 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Raymond receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Raymond vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	103.2/100K
	73% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,952.2/100K
	0% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	49
Traffic Accidents	7
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Raymond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 265 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	47°F (9°C)
July Average	83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	265 ft (81 m)
Area	3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density	644/sq mi
Coordinates	32.2610°N, 90.4090°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Hinds County County
Nearest Airport	Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"

35% above US avg

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.14"

Driest Month (Sep) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0438 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)	0.62 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)	0.24 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	10.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	94.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability	80.1 / 100
Community Resilience	80.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Relatively Moderate
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively High
Hail	Very High
Strong Wind	Very High
Heat Wave	Relatively High
Winter Weather	Relatively High
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Very High
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively High
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jan 8, 2019	8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi	M3.7	115 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	45 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	46 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	45 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	77 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	46 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	42 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

11 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 1	300 km
2021	Ida	Category 3	188 km
2020	Laura	Category 4	255 km
2020	Zeta	Category 2	172 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	246 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	260 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	103 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	273 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	234 km
1992	Andrew	Category 3	231 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	183 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

949 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 280 fatalities, 3,420 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	16 km	58
Dec 5, 1953	EF5	47 km	38
Mar 24, 2023	EF4	85 km	17
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	89 km	7
Apr 24, 2010	EF4	85 km	10
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	27 km	2
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	95 km	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	37 km	12
Mar 9, 1992	EF4	98 km	0
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	84 km	4
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	58 km	0
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	40 km	3
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	65 km	0
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	75 km	58
Feb 21, 1971	EF4	31 km	13
Jan 23, 1969	EF4	89 km	32
Dec 2, 1967	EF4	91 km	2
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	86 km	0
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	18 km	1
Apr 28, 2014	EF3	90 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIEN 75-78 (4,658 ac, 2014).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2014	BIEN 75-78	4,658	83 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40	4,545	76 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,007	78 km
2010	COMP 222-223-224	3,745	83 km
2017	UNNAMED	3,547	77 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 7	3,028	79 km
2010	BIEN 1-4	2,983	76 km
2017	UNNAMED	2,935	83 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,802	79 km
2021	BIENVILLE CPT 1-4	2,761	77 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,444	96 km
2019	UNNAMED	2,436	78 km
2013	UNNAMED	2,388	78 km
2022	508	2,386	77 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 76/77	2,246	84 km
2013	BIEN 42-46 55	2,215	83 km
2014	UNNAMED	2,128	81 km
2018	UNNAMED	2,094	84 km
2021	HOMOCHITTO - BB 12	1,984	88 km
2014	BIEN 5-7	1,890	76 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	47°F (9°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	49°F (10°C)	4.9 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	5.5 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in
June	78°F (26°C)	3.9 in
July	83°F (28°C)	4.3 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	3.6 in
September	76°F (24°C)	3.2 in	Driest
October	65°F (18°C)	3.5 in
November	55°F (13°C)	4.8 in
December	48°F (9°C)	6.0 in

Raymond has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.2").

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Raymond is located in Hinds County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 22.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (above the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.2 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 72.4% of the vote, a 46.1-point margin. 92.6% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 2 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 691 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 62.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 26.3%

D 72.4%

Winner: Democrat by 46.1 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	49
Traffic Accidents	7
Avg Accident Severity	2.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	47.3%
	40% above US avg
High School+	96.8%
Graduate Degree+	22.2%
School Test Score	4.15

A+ Education Grade (4.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	644/sq mi
Total Area	3.0 sq mi
County	Hinds County County

Services

Broadband Access	92.6%
Avg Download Speed	102.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	16.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	2
Alt Fuel Stations	2
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	691
Restaurants	493
Retail Stores	751

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	17.5 min
Drive Alone	62.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	9.1%

Average costs for common services in Raymond. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$218 ($131–$348)
Specialist Visit	$305 ($174–$479)
Urgent Care Visit	$174 ($87–$305)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,914 ($696–$4,350)
Dental Cleaning	$113 ($65–$174)
Dental Filling	$218 ($131–$348)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$39 ($22–$65)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$65 ($44–$104)
Brake Pad Replacement	$261 ($131–$435)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($17–$65)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$522 ($348–$870)
Battery Replacement	$174 ($87–$305)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$87 ($52–$131)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$78 ($44–$122)
HVAC Repair	$348 ($131–$696)
HVAC System Install	$6,090 ($3,480–$10,440)
Roof Repair	$870 ($348–$1,740)
Roof Replacement	$7,830 ($4,785–$13,050)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,305 ($435–$3,045)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,050 ($4,350–$26,100)
DUI Defense	$4,350 ($1,740–$8,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,305 ($696–$2,610)
Will Preparation	$435 ($174–$870)
Trust Preparation	$2,175 ($870–$4,350)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$39)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$87)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$131 ($65–$218)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$39)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($44–$113)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.57 ($2.61–$4.79)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.05 ($2.18–$4.35)
Loaf of Bread	$3.31 ($2.18–$4.79)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.92 ($2.61–$5.66)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.79 ($3.48–$6.53)
Rice (per lb)	$0.87 ($0.52–$1.57)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$122 ($70–$218)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$131)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$104)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$87)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$87)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$74 ($44–$131)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$174 ($65–$435)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,740 ($1,044–$3,045)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$113)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($6.96–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$87 ($26–$218)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$65)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,044 ($522–$2,175)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$870 ($435–$1,740)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$348 ($174–$609)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$87)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$870 ($348–$2,175)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,875 ($4,350–$26,100)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$52 ($26–$87)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$87 ($44–$174)
Dog Grooming	$52 ($26–$87)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($17–$65)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$261 ($131–$435)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$174 ($87–$348)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$639
Toddler	$596
Preschool	$544
Family Childcare (monthly)

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Hinds County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance	22,224	735	$55,310	1.42
Retail Trade	8,696	803	$39,468	0.80
Accommodation & Food Services	7,543	486	$20,896	0.76
Administrative & Waste Services	6,108	312	$33,550	0.95
Manufacturing	4,444	126	$66,269	0.50
Finance & Insurance	4,144	361	$91,958	0.94
Professional & Technical Services	4,052	732	$81,197	0.53
Transportation & Warehousing	3,232	162	$50,913	0.70
Construction	3,192	338	$67,153	0.56
Wholesale Trade	2,883	248	$69,338	0.67
Educational Services	2,540	73	$46,252	1.13
Other Services	2,284	505	$51,950	0.69
Management of Companies	1,475	56	$144,500	0.80
Real Estate	1,222	290	$44,623	0.72
Arts & Entertainment	915	61	$27,410	0.50
Information & Technology	909	70	$69,610	0.44
Utilities	605	21	$114,552	1.46
Agriculture & Forestry	381	29	$43,140	0.43
Mining & Oil/Gas	134	17	$91,603	0.32

Colleges & Universities in Raymond

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Hinds Community College	Public · Associate	12,808	—	$3,825	$6,875

Schools in Raymond

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
RAYMOND HIGH SCHOOL	High	570	41	13.9:1
RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Elementary	377	34	11.1:1
CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Middle	93	10	9.3:1
WILLIAMS SCHOOL	Other	28	14	2.0:1

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Radio Stations near Raymond

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
95.5 Hallelujah FM	gospel	AAC
WMTC 99.9 FM Mountain Gospel Jackson, KY	bible, christian	AAC 32 kbps
Miss 103	country	AAC
103.9 WYAB	news, talk	MP3 48 kbps
WVBG	—	MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Raymond

1 campgrounds found near Raymond.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8	—	—	Free

National Parks Near Raymond

11 national parks and monuments found near Raymond.

Park	Type	Fee
Holmes County State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Bruin State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Lincoln State Park	State Park	Free
Lefleur's Bluff State Park	State Park	Free
Leroy Percy State Park	State Park	Free
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument	National Monument	Free
Natchez National Historical Park	National Historical Park	Free
Natchez State Park	State Park	Free
Poverty Point National Monument	National Monument	Free
Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free
Vicksburg National Military Park	National Military Park	$20

Trails Near Raymond

10 trails found near Raymond.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
710B SOUTH GREENTREE TRAIL	3.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
709 SPANISH FORT TRAIL	2.1	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
707H LONG BAYOU TRAIL -SO.	2.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
709B SPANISH FORT TRAIL -B SEC	2.0	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
712 SIX-MILE TRAIL	1.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
710C WILLOW LAKE TRAIL	1.4	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
720A LITTLE SUNFLOWER RIVER TR	1.2	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
710A1 CLARK LAKE TRAIL	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
734A ROCK BOTTOM TRAIL	0.9	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes
709A SPANISH FORT TRAIL -A SEC	0.8	N/A	Yes	Yes	Yes

Museums in Raymond

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MARGARET WALKER CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6019793935	$172,512,061
MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST HISTORICAL COMMISSION COLLECTION	HISTORY MUSEUM			$105,375,967
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF ART	ART MUSEUM		6019601515	$3,337,686
MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM	2145 HIGHLAND DR	6019815469	$2,921,684
MISSISSIPPI MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE	NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM	2148 RIVERSIDE DRIVE	6013547303	$520,689
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF MUSLIM CULTURE	HISTORY MUSEUM		6019600440	$236,075
MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6013540200	$210,559
JACKSON MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF SMITH ROBE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$43,510
GOVERNOR'S MANSION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6013593175	$42,531
MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	100 S STATE ST		$38,316
OAKS HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	PO BOX 4240	6013539339	$32,254
VETERANS OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6019777914	$26,843
MYNELLE GARDENS BOTANICAL SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER	4736 CLINTON BLVD	6019601894	$18,321
TRAIL OF HONOR	HISTORY MUSEUM		6013725770	$10,005
NEGRO IN MISSISSIPPI HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6012597598	$9,896
EAST CLINTON HISTORICAL DIST ASSC	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	311 EAST COLLEGE STREET
EUDORA WELTY HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6013537762
GALLERY GUILD	ART MUSEUM
GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
JACKSON ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION	2918 W CAPITOL STREET	6013522580
LEWIS ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
MANSHIP HOUSE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		6019614724
MARIE HULL GALLERY	ART MUSEUM		6018573277
MISSISSIPPI CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM
MISSISSIPPI STATE HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6015766920
MUSEUM OF MISSISSIPPI HISTORY	GENERAL MUSEUM
PINOLA HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
RUSSELL C. DAVIS PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	201 EAST PASCAGOULA STREET	6019601550
SMITH ROBERTSON MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		6019601457

Libraries in Raymond

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
JACKSON/HINDS LIBRARY SYSTEM	300 NORTH STATE STREET	0.0	936,743

Farmers Markets in Raymond

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Clinton's Olde Towne Market	202A W. Leake St.				Visit
Jump Start Jackson Farmers Market	4801 Watkins Drive	06/07/2014 to 08/30/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;
Main Street Clinton's Fresh at Five Farmers Market	Jefferson Street	06/02/2015 to 08/25/2015	Tue: 5:00 PM-7:00 PM;		Visit
Mississippi Farmers Market - Summer	929 High Street	05/01/2014 to 10/31/2014	Tue: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Thu: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Mississippi Farmers Market - Winter	929 High Street	02/01/2014 to 12/31/2014	Sat: 8:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit

Breweries in Raymond

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Convenientcast Inc	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	132 E Northside Doctor C	6014884360
Dewmar International	Beverage Manufacturers, Breweries	132 E Northside Dr	6014884360

Pharmacies in Raymond

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
RAYMOND DRUG STORE	112 WEST MAIN STREET	601-857-8773

Cell Towers in Raymond

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
1026 Flint Young Road (93899)	GTOWER	125
TERRY CELL SITE	TOWER	113
EDWARDS CELL SITE	TOWER	113
UTICA CELL SITE	TOWER	113
715 CEMETERY ROAD (38243)	GTOWER	111
(Edwards-Crown site) 715 CEMETARY ROAD	TOWER	111
15158 Hwy 22 (86558)	LTOWER	102
KICKAPOO CELL SITE	TOWER	98
(Crystal Springs site) 20659 Midway Road (030393)	TOWER	96
(Crystal Springs site) 20659 Midway Road (030393)	TOWER	96
17130 Midway Road (112636)	LTOWER	95
(Annadale site) 876-A ROBINSON SPRINGS ROAD	TOWER	79

Fire Stations in Raymond

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Raymond Volunteer Fire Department	109 Court ST	Volunteer			601-857-2120

Bridges in Raymond

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Channel Beam	Concrete	2019	69	5,900	F
Culvert	Concrete	1957	25	5,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1971	120	4,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1970	120	4,300	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1971	120	4,250	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	120	4,250	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	78	3,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1972	120	3,400	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2010	69	2,500	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2020	131	2,400	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	93	2,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	93	2,000	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1973	78	1,500	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	112	1,200	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	184	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1967	111	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1967	120	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1967	89	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1967	102	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	81	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	93	1,130	F
Slab	Concrete continuous	1966	94	1,130	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1989	92	1,000	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1965	50	960	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2020	50	670	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1994	93	500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	131	300	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1970	57	300	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1972	57	300	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2007	69	250	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1973	57	220	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1978	57	180	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1976	57	180	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	1989	69	180	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	1994	57	180	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	1964	69	170	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2021	31	150	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1992	57	80	P

Correctional Facilities in Raymond

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
OAKLEY YOUTH DEVELOPMENT CENTER	2375 OAKLEY ROAD	STATE	-999	150	OPEN
HINDS COUNTY RAYMOND DETENTION CENTER	1450 COUNTY FARM RD	COUNTY	1,845	-999	OPEN

Amtrak Stations in Raymond

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Jackson, MS	300 West Capitol Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Raymond

1 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
KGEN HINDS LLC	3889 BEASLEY ROAD	HINDS

Airports Near Raymond

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport	JAN	Medium Airport
Alcorn State University Airport	—	Small Airport
Benton Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Blanton Airport	—	Small Airport
Bowie Airport	—	Small Airport
Brookhaven-Lincoln County Airport	—	Small Airport
Bruce Campbell Field	DXE	Small Airport
Cape Airport	—	Small Airport
Clay Airport	—	Small Airport
Cloud 9 Airport	—	Small Airport
Coleman Airport	—	Small Airport
Conner Airport	—	Small Airport
Copiah County Airport	—	Small Airport
Dale Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Dee's Strip	—	Small Airport
Diamond Point Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Dixie Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Dixon Airport	—	Small Airport
Dogwood Acres Airport	—	Small Airport
E E Lane Airport	—	Small Airport
Eagle Crest Estates Airport	—	Small Airport
Falcon Field	—	Small Airport
Flowood Industrial Airport	—	Small Airport
Freebird Airport	—	Small Airport
Frisbee Flying Services Airport	—	Small Airport
Hannah Plantation Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrell Field	—	Small Airport
Hawkins Field	HKS	Small Airport
Issaquena Airport	—	Small Airport
Joe Sanford Field	—	Small Airport
John Bell Williams Airport	—	Small Airport
John Thomas Lake Landing Strip	—	Small Airport
Johns Landing	—	Small Airport
Jolley Field	—	Small Airport
K C Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Kaehr Airport	—	Small Airport
Kearney Airport	—	Small Airport
Kings Point Airport	—	Small Airport
L&L Flying Airport	—	Small Airport
Linwood Airport	—	Small Airport
Lookout Point Airport	—	Small Airport
Louise Airport	—	Small Airport
Mach 1 Jet Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Magee Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Memory Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Mississippi Petrified Forest Airport	—	Small Airport
Mohr Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Montrose Air Services Airport	—	Small Airport
Murtagh Flying Service Airport	—	Small Airport
Newsom Farm Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Raymond

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Clinton Police Department	305 Monroe Street
Jackson Police Department	327 East Pascagoula
Richland Police Department	371 Scarbrough Street
Richland Police Department	911 Town Square

Grocery Stores in Raymond

6 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Bhagavati Llc	Convenience Store	9436 Highway 18
Corner Market 6058	Supermarket	122 Port Gibson St
Dollar General 11342	Other	895 E Main Street
Family Dollar 12887	Other	825 E Main St
Raymond Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	205 Hinds Blvd
Raymond Grocery	Convenience Store	120 E Main St.

Post Offices in Raymond

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Postal Service	115 Port Gibson Street

Treatment Centers in Raymond

6 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Canopy Childrens Solutions - CARES Ctr PRTF and School	Mental Health	601-352-7784
Hinds Behavioral Health Services	Substance Abuse	601-321-2400
Hinds Behavioral Health Services - Region 9 Comm Mental Health Center	Both	601-321-2400
Jackson VAMC GV Sonny Montgomery	Both	601-362-4471 x51254
Saint Dominic/Jackson Memorial Hosp - Behavioral Health Services	Mental Health	601-200-3090
University of Mississippi - Medical Center	Both	601-984-1000

Churches & Religious Organizations in Raymond

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRIST LIGHT ASCENSION CHURCH	RT 2 BOX 275 OLD PORT GIBSON RD
DAVIS HILL MB CHURCH	PO BOX 402
DAVIS HILL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH	1951 AIRPORT RD
FIRST CHURCH OF DELIVERANCE RAYMOND-BOLTON RD	PO BOX 413
FOSTER MINISTRIES INC	225 HINDS BLVD
FOSTERS OF HOPE MINISTRIES	PO BOX 632
GREATER NEW HAMILTON GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH	219 HINDS BLVD
HIGHPOINTE BAPTIST CHURCH	2453 PALESTINE RD
HOPEWELL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH INC	PO BOX 383
PRAYER TIME WORLD INC	131 VALLEY DR
RENAISSANCE INC	PO BOX 1056
SPRINGHILL CHURCH	1518 SPRING HILL RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About Raymond

What is the population of Raymond?

Raymond has a population of 1,856 residents and is located in Mississippi. The population density is 644 people per square mile, spread across 3.0 square miles. The median age of residents is 20.6 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.1% female and 55.9% male.

Is Raymond expensive to live in?

Raymond is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $46,875, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $206,000 (27% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $689 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.4x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Raymond safe?

Raymond is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 103 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,952 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Raymond receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Raymond?

Raymond enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Raymond?

The job market in Raymond is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,143. There are 5,699 business establishments in the area, including 493 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 18 minutes, and 9.1% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Raymond?

The median home value in Raymond is $206,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $162,011. For renters, the median monthly rent is $689. Fair market rent is $782 for a 1-bedroom and $924 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 60.1%. The average annual property tax is $3,687.

How are the schools in Raymond?

Schools in Raymond have an average test score of 4.2 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 47.3% of adults in Raymond hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. 22.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Raymond?

The obesity rate in Raymond is 39.2% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 28.4% are physically inactive. 19.6% of residents report depression. 9.6% lack health insurance. 77.0% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,119.

What is transportation like in Raymond?

The average commute in Raymond is 18 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 62.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 9.1% work from home.

What are the demographics of Raymond?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond is 42.8% White, 55.7% Black or African American. 94.2% of residents speak only English at home, while 5.8% speak Spanish. 0.5% of the population are military veterans. 7.9% of residents have a disability. 83.9% have health insurance coverage.

Nearby Cities

Clinton, MS 27,418 pop · 7.6 mi Byram, MS 12,847 pop · 8.6 mi Jackson, MS 149,827 pop · 12.1 mi Terry, MS 1,809 pop · 12.7 mi Cleary, MS 2,060 pop · 14.3 mi Richland, MS 7,250 pop · 14.7 mi Florence, MS 4,647 pop · 18.3 mi Ridgeland, MS 24,548 pop · 18.3 mi Pearl, MS 27,458 pop · 18.5 mi Crystal Springs, MS 4,766 pop · 19.0 mi Flora, MS 2,399 pop · 20.2 mi Flowood, MS 10,384 pop · 20.3 mi Madison, MS 27,775 pop · 21.9 mi Beechwood, MS 3,708 pop · 23.9 mi

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