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West Point, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Clay County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,967
Population
477/sq mi density
$35,055
Median Income
$22,496 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$142,001 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
374
Violent Crime/100K
2,800 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$35,055 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
374 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in West Point (10)
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...
Lake Lowndes State Park
State Park
594 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Lurleen State Park
State Park
1,647 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Legion Lake State Park
State Park
431 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...
Tishomingo State Park
State Park
1,439 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...