Living in Copiah County, Mississippi
Copiah County is a county in Mississippi with a population of around 28,773, part of the Jackson, MS MSA metro area. The main communities are Crystal Springs, Hazlehurst, Wesson.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $733/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $114K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.1%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 61°F) and hot summers (highs around 88°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Copiah County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Copiah County, Mississippi
Home price trend in Copiah County
Top Cities and towns in Copiah County
Hazlehurst
Population: 4,009
Home price:$88,801
Crystal Springs
Population: 5,044
Home price:$113,111
Wesson
Population: 1,925
Home price:$142,808
Georgetown
Population: 286
Home price:NA
Demographics & Amenities in Copiah County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
38.5 Years
Average Family Size
3.17
Foreign-born population
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Hazards in Copiah County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively ModerateDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Relatively ModerateDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively HighTerrain & Weather in Copiah County
Average Summer temperature
95°F
Coast
1-3 hours
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
70.3 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Copiah County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
52.5%
Total Employer Establishments
58,897
Poverty (%)
19.4%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.1%
Vacant Housing Units
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Laws and Rights in Copiah County
Cannabis
Decriminalized, Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inCopiah County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Copiah County
Robbery
0.17/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.31/ per 1000
Burglary
2.22/ per 1000
Arson
0.07/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.59/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Copiah County
