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Meridian, MS
Mississippi · Lauderdale County
Meridian is a mid-size city in Mississippi with a population of 34,466. Residents earn $34,657 per year, which is 54% below the national average.
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
34,466
Population
641/sq mi density
$34,657
Median Income
$25,531 per capita
$100,800
Home Value
$112,535 Zillow
$865
Median Rent
33.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
491
Violent Crime/100K
4,000 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$34,657 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,800 home value, $865/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
491 violent crimes/100K (29% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Explore Near Meridian
Historic Markers
32
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Haunted Places
2
Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Mines
1
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Haunted Places Near Meridian, MS
2 reported haunted locations found near Meridian, MS.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Grand Opera House | When the Grand Opera House, "The Lady" as it is nicknamed, is haunted by a ghostly lady who reportedly sings on the stage. |
| Merrehope | This antebellum home is haunted by 2 spirits. One is of a man who committed suicide in one of the back bedrooms. His heavy footsteps can still be heard from that upstairs bedroom. The other spirit is of a young lady. Although never linked to the house, she started making appearances when an antique photo was placed in the house for display. Late at night her ghost can be seen from an upstairs bedroom either glowing or holding a candle. |