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Taylor, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lafayette County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
258
Population
88/sq mi density
$79,167
Median Income
$40,824 per capita
$275,000
Home Value
$376,506 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
17.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
362
Violent Crime/100K
6,170 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, $875/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
362 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Taylor (15)
Big Hill Pond
State Park
4,978 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
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...
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted on an open-casket funeral near their hometown of Chicago. Her brave decision let the worl...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Arts and Culture, Museum Exhibits
Weather: The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has sites in Chicago, IL and Sumner and Glendora, MS. Check local weather conditions in each unit before you visit.
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
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
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...
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,...
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 90's i...
To Fuller
State Park
999 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
TO Fuller State Park (2021 Addition)
State Park
144 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
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
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...
Wall Doxey State Park
State Park
850 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0