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Leake County

Population in July 2007: 166. Population change since 2000: -1.2%
 

Males: 77  (46.7%)
Females: 89  (53.3%)

Median resident age:  43.5 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip code: 39094


Estimated median household income in 2007: $43,742 (it was $36,250 in 2000)
Lena:  $43,742
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $57,933 (it was $38,600 in 2000)
Lena:  $57,933
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $85,539; Detached houses: $92,867; Mobile homes: $24,750

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Races in Lena:

  • White Non-Hispanic (90.4%)
  • Black (9.0%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Lena: 75.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Irish (9.6%), English (4.2%), United States (4.2%), Scottish (2.4%), German (1.2%), Scotch-Irish (1.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 380 feet

Land area: 1.68 square miles.

Population density: 99 people per square mile 
 
  (very low).



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For population 25 years and over in Lena

  • High school or higher: 72.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work: 37.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lena town

  • Never married: 5.9%
  • Now married: 74.8%
  • Separated: 5.9%
  • Widowed: 9.2%
  • Divorced: 4.2%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research there was one registered sex offender living in Lena, Mississippi in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Lena to the number of sex offenders is 166 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Lena:  0.7% ($277)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)

Lena satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (40.2 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (173.3 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (394.3 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Walnut Grove, MS (2.8 miles ), Standing Pine, MS (3.2 miles ), Carthage, MS (3.3 miles ), Redwater, MS (3.6 miles ), Sebastopol, MS (3.9 miles ), Morton, MS (4.1 miles ), Forest, MS (4.1 miles ), Conehatta, MS (4.6 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 0 buildings
  • 1998: 0 buildings
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 0 buildings
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 0 buildings
  • 2005: 0 buildings
  • 2006: 0 buildings
  • 2007: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents
Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 32.59 N, Longitude: 89.59 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 601

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Population change in the 1990s: -8 (-4.6%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Food (15%)
  • Public administration (15%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (12%)
  • Finance and insurance (12%)
  • Construction (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (9%)
  • Apparel (6%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (37%)
  • Apparel (16%)
  • Furniture and related products (8%)
  • Florists (8%)
  • Construction (5%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (5%)
  • Grocery and related product merchant wholesalers (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (12%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (12%)
  • Law enforcement workers including supervisors (9%)
  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (6%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (26%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (21%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (16%)
  • Art and design workers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5%)
  • Other health diagnosing and treating practitioners and technical occupations (5%)



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Average climate in Lena, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Lena-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 220% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/2/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 11.0 miles away from the Lena town center killed 2 people and injured 10 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 3/29/1976, a category 4 tornado 18.4 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 177 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


Lena topographic map

Birthplace of: Deuce McAllister - 2005 NFL player (New Orleans Saints, born: Dec 27, 1978).


Hospitals/medical centers near Lena:
  • SCOTT REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; MORTON, MS)
  • SE LACKEY CAH AND SWING-BED (about 15 miles; FOREST, MS)
  • LEAKE COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSP (about 15 miles; CARTHAGE, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Lena, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lena:
  • HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 35 miles; GOODMAN, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,485)
  • JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; JACKSON, MS; FT enrollment: 5,955)
  • MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE (about 51 miles; CLINTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,904)
  • MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 52 miles; MERIDIAN, MS; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 59 miles; RAYMOND, MS; FT enrollment: 10,057)
  • JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 73 miles; ELLISVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 4,072)
  • MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (about 76 miles; ITTA BENA, MS; FT enrollment: 2,297)

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Churches in Lena include: Lena Baptist Church (A), Lena Methodist Church (B), Harmony Church (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Lena Cemetery (1), Harmony Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.2 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  63.6%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  2.6%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  13.6%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  13.6%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lena, MS



Lena compared to Mississippi state average:
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.


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Educational Attainment



School Enrollment by Level of School


Lena travel time to work
Lena mode of transportation to work chart


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (54%)
  • Electricity (41%)
  • Utility gas (5%)


Religon statistics for Lena

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Catholic ChurchPresbyterian Church in America
Adherents74.9%11.7%3.3%3.1%2.0%
Congregations52.0%20.0%2.7%1.3%4.0%
NameCumberland Presbyterian ChurchChurch of God (Anderson, Indiana)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents1.8%1.5%0.5%0.4%0.8%
Congregations2.7%2.7%1.3%2.7%10.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 0$0 1$131
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$330
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$155
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$420
Firefighters 0$0 28$60
Solid Waste Management 0$0 1$120
Other and Unallocable 0$0 3$150
Totals for Government 0$0 45$1,366



Lena government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Fire Protection: $9,000
    General - Other: $9,000
    Police Protection: $7,000
    Financial Administration: $6,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $10,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $6,000
    Interest Earnings: $1,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $2,000
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $12,000
    Property: $5,000
    Public Utilities: $2,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $7,000

5.98% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($24,580 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.98%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Neshoba County, MS  0.96% ($21,446 average AGI)
from Scott County, MS  0.74% ($19,760)
from Madison County, MS  0.47% ($24,969)


5.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($27,794 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.81%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Rankin County, MS  0.77% ($36,019 average AGI)
to Neshoba County, MS  0.62% ($38,905)
to Scott County, MS  0.55% ($20,730)


Strongest AM radio stations in Lena:
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WMOX (1010 AM; 10 kW; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MAGNOLIA STATE B/C CO., INC.)
  • WOAD (1300 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lena:
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WCKK (98.3 FM; CARTHAGE, MS; Owner: JOHNNY BOSWELL RADIO LLC)
  • WMBU (89.1 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WKXI-FM (107.5 FM; MAGEE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WYJS (105.9 FM; PICKENS, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WZKR (103.3 FM; DECATUR, MS; Owner: PONYTAIL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WMAW-FM (88.1 FM; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WTYX (94.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WZKS (104.1 FM; UNION, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lena:
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WMAW-TV (Channel 14; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WJKO-LP (Channel 64; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WBMS-CA (Channel 10; JACKSON, MS; Owner: GENE A. BLAILOCK)
  • W46CW (Channel 46; JACKSON/BRANDON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI TELEVISION, LLC)


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 1 meters (3ft)
Total average daily traffic: 1,000
Total average daily truck traffic: 60
Total future (year 2026) average daily traffic: 1,500

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1
  • Low Head Dam Cell Site 2800 Crawford Circle, Type: Nntann, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN619
    869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz, 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 11/07/2000, Expiration Date: 11/01/2009
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • Edward G Roach, Lena, Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 94.4 m
    Registrant: Aat Communications, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Marin Fettman, 159 Thornton Trail (9me0660c), Type: Tower, Structure height: 79.2 m, Overall height: 79.2 m, , Licensee ID: L01106613
    Registrant: T-Mobile South LLC, 12920 S.E. 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-4000, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Lena)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: CARL BENSEN B-8M (Rotorcraft, Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 45 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 121 , Serial Number: WH0C-1490, Year manufactured: 1972, Airworthiness Date: 01/16/1973
    Registrant (Individual): Reported Sale, Rt 1, Lena, MS 39094


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 59
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Lena


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