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Holmes County

Population in 2011: 184. Population change since 2000: -16.4%
 

Males: 80  (43.8%)
Females: 104  (56.2%)

Median resident age:  41.3 years
Mississippi median age:  37.7 years

Zip codes: 39192.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $24,898 (it was $25,625 in 2000)
West:

$24,898
Mississippi:

$36,646
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $15,080

West town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $44,282 (it was $43,300 in 2000)
West:

$44,282
Mississippi:

$98,000
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $51,500; Detached houses: $54,626; Townhouses or other attached units: $26,504; Mobile homes: $32,394

Median gross rent in 2009: $920.

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  • Black alone - 97 (52.4%)
  • White alone - 88 (47.6%)

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Mar. 2012 cost of living index in West: 78.6 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (15.9%), German (3.2%), Scotch-Irish (2.3%), English (1.8%), Welsh (1.8%), French (1.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 300 feet

Land area: 0.56 square miles.

Population density: 330 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in West:

  • High school or higher: 70.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.9%
  • Unemployed: 0.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in West town:

  • Never married: 17.7%
  • Now married: 60.8%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 16.1%
  • Divorced: 3.8%

0 residents are foreign born

This town:  0.0%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists there were 5 registered sex offenders living in West, Mississippi as of May 25, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in West to the number of sex offenders is 37 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $131 (0.4%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $167 (0.3%)
West satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (65.5 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Memphis, TN (133.3 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (406.9 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Vaiden, MS (3.1 miles ), Durant, MS (3.1 miles ), Sallis, MS (3.5 miles) , Kosciusko, MS (3.8 miles ), Lexington, MS (4.1 miles ), Goodman, MS (4.2 miles ), Ethel, MS (4.3 miles ), Winona, MS (4.5 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $35,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $29,600
  • 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
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

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Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 33.20 N, Longitude: 89.78 W

Area code: 662

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

16.2%
Mississippi:

8.5%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: +38 (+20.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (33%)
  • Public administration (29%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (17%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Manufacturing (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Wholesale trade (0%)
  • Manufacturing (31%)
  • Health care and social assistance (31%)
  • Finance and insurance (22%)
  • Educational services (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (0%)
  • Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (0%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (17%)
  • Top executives (9%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (9%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Secondary school teachers (6%)
  • Registered nurses (15%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (15%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (13%)
  • Top executives (8%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Other food preparation and serving workers including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8%)

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Average climate in West, Mississippi

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Tornado activity:

West-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 224% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/11/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 7.7 miles away from the West town center killed 2 people and injured 7 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 1/19/1988, a category F4 tornado 12.0 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

West-area historical earthquake activity is significantly below Mississippi state average. It is 98% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1996 at 18:17:49, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 68.5 miles away from the city center
On 3/25/1996 at 14:15:50, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, 3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 98.0 miles away from West center
On 10/26/2002 at 20:05:55, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 77.6 miles away from the city center
On 5/10/2008 at 17:52:50, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 MD, Depth: 0.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.6 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Holmes County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Tornadoes: 9, Floods: 8, Drought: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Wind: 1, Freeze: 1, Hurricane: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Hospitals/medical centers near West:

  • MONTFORT JONES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 15 miles away; KOSCIUSKO, MS)
  • HOLMES COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS (Critical Access Hospitals, Government - State, provides emergency services, about 17 miles away; LEXINGTON, MS)
  • KILMICHAEL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Government - Hospital District or Authority, about 20 miles away; KILMICHAEL, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in West, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to West:

  • Holmes Community College (about 18 miles; Goodman, MS; Full-time enrollment: 4,518)
  • Mississippi Valley State University (about 38 miles; Itta Bena, MS; FT enrollment: 2,308)
  • Mississippi Delta Community College (about 46 miles; Moorhead, MS; FT enrollment: 2,697)
  • Mississippi State University (about 60 miles; Mississippi State, MS; FT enrollment: 15,187)
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center (about 65 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,006)
  • Belhaven University (about 65 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,631)
  • East Central Community College (about 66 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,155)

Private high school in West:

  • LIGHTHOUSE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 19; Location: 2339 ATTALA RD 3111; Grades: 7 - 12; Girls only)

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Holmes County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in West and their reported violations in the past:

CENTERVILLE COMMUNITY W/A (Population served: 945, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2005 and JUL-13-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-13-2005)
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JUL-11-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-11-2003)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 29.9%
(8.2% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 60.0% for Black residents)

Average household size:
This town:  2.4 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  66.2%
Whole state:  70.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.2%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in West, MS


West compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age 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.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in West (2011 data):

  • Holmes County Bank & Trust Company: West Branch at Highway 51, branch established on 1942/08/03. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $116.2 mil, Deposits: $101.2 mil, headquarters in Lexington, MS, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Holmes County Capital Corporation

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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West mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (65%)
  • Utility gas (22%)
  • Electricity (11%)
  • Wood (2%)


2008 Presidential Election results in Holmes County Mississippi:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for West (based on Holmes County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 30.44%
Here30.4%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church in AmericaChurches of ChristChurch of the Nazarene
Adherents60.3%31.1%3.7%1.4%0.8%
Congregations33.3%35.0%11.7%6.7%1.7%
NameCatholic ChurchChurch of God of ProphecyJewishEpiscopal ChurchOther
Adherents0.6%0.6%0.5%0.5%0.5%
Congregations1.7%1.7%1.7%1.7%5.0%
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.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.98 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 20
Holmes County:

9.76 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 5
Holmes County:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

15.6%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

42.3%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Holmes County:

15.7%
Mississippi:

14.4%

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
Other Government Administration 0$0 6$1,257
Judicial and Legal 0$0 1$75
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 1$320
Water Supply 0$0 1$650
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$36
Totals for Government 0$0 10$2,338

West government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - Sewerage: $12,000 ($65.22)
    All Other: $1,000 ($5.43)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $49,000 ($266.30)
    Financial Administration: $17,000 ($92.39)
    Libraries: $11,000 ($59.78)
    Solid Waste Management: $9,000 ($48.91)
    Sewerage: $7,000 ($38.04)
    Fire Protection: $5,000 ($27.17)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($21.74)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $10,000 ($54.35)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($5.43)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $161,000 ($875.00)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $36,000 ($195.65)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $25,000 ($135.87)
  • Tax - Property: $14,000 ($76.09)
    Public Utilities: $6,000 ($32.61)
    NEC: $6,000 ($32.61)
    Total General Sales: $0 ($0.00)
    Motor Vehicle License: $0 ($0.00)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $50,000 ($271.74)

4.94% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($22,873 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

4.94%
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 Hinds County, MS  0.77% ($21,510 average AGI)
from Attala County, MS  0.47% ($29,400)
from Cook County, IL  0.41% ($23,115)


5.81% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($23,912 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 Hinds County, MS  1.07% ($23,957 average AGI)
to Madison County, MS  0.79% ($26,980)
to Attala County, MS  0.76% ($24,633)

Strongest AM radio stations in West:

  • WXTN (1000 AM; daytime; 5 kW; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WKOZ (1340 AM; 1 kW; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)
  • WQST (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; FOREST, MS; Owner: ACE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WONA (1570 AM; 1 kW; WINONA, MS)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in West:

  • WQJQ (105.1 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZKR (103.3 FM; DECATUR, MS; Owner: PONYTAIL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WFCA (107.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: FRENCH CAMP RADIO, INC.)
  • WLIN-FM (101.1 FM; DURANT, MS; Owner: BOSWELL RADIO, LLC)
  • WONA-FM (95.1 FM; WINONA, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN ELECTRONICS COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMAB-FM (89.9 FM; ACKERMAN, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WGNG (106.3 FM; TCHULA, MS; Owner: TEAM BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WAGR-FM (102.5 FM; LEXINGTON, MS; Owner: BRAD MAURICE COTHRAN)
  • WYMX (99.1 FM; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJTA (91.7 FM; KOSCIUSKO, MS; Owner: KOSCIUSKO EDUCTNL. B/CNG. FOUNDATION)

TV broadcast stations around West:

  • WABG-TV (Channel 6; GREENWOOD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI BROADCASTING PARTNERS)
  • WMAB-TV (Channel 2; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)

West fatal accident list:

Oct 5, 2000 09:08 PM, Emork Rd, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in West)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

70 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

6
  • Call Sign: KB5ZEA, Licensee ID: L00183253
    Grant Date: 01/15/2003, Expiration Date: 03/09/2013, Certifier: Danny L Townsend
    Registrant: Danny L Townsend, 19329 Attala Road 4101, West, MS 39192
  • Call Sign: KC5SBB, Licensee ID: L00863408
    Grant Date: 12/28/2006, Expiration Date: 12/28/2016, Certifier: Nathan L Chennault
    Registrant: Nathan L Chennault, 4745 Attala Rd 3231, West, MS 39192
  • Call Sign: KC5VKI, Licensee ID: L00863411
    Grant Date: 12/27/2006, Expiration Date: 12/27/2016, Certifier: Jaime L Chennault
    Registrant: Jaime C Mitchell, 4745 Attala Rd 3231, West, MS 39192
  • Call Sign: N4ALD, Licensee ID: L00243838
    Grant Date: 05/06/2009, Expiration Date: 06/20/2019
    Registrant: Joseph D Platt, 2287 Attala Rd 3111, West, MS 39192
  • Call Sign: WA5YOU, Licensee ID: L00411415
    Grant Date: 07/15/2005, Expiration Date: 08/31/2015, Certifier: Charles K Chennault
    Registrant: Charles K Chennault, 4745 Attala Road 3231, West, MS 39192
  • Call Sign: WB5NIF, Licensee ID: L00863409
    Grant Date: 10/21/1997, Expiration Date: 10/21/2007, Cancellation Date: 10/22/2009, Certifier: Wanda Y Chennault
    Registrant: Wanda Y Chennault, 4745 Attala Rd 3231, West, MS 39192

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: STINSON L-5B (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-435A/0-435C (190 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3955A , Serial Number: 44-17139, Year manufactured: 1956
    Registrant (Partnership): Phillip Dallas, Po Box 32, West, MS 39192, Other Owners: Terence Dallas
  • Aircraft: BOEING A75 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 93 mph), Engine: P&W R-985 SERIES (450 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 58392 , Serial Number: 75-2944, Year manufactured: 1942, Airworthiness Date: 05/27/1981
    Registrant (Co-Owned): Flying & Farm Service Dallas, Po Box 32, West, MS 39192, Other Owners: Terrence Dallas, Philip Dallas


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 11
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - West


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for West, MS

Most common first names in West, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John2278.2 years
Willie2176.2 years
James1871.2 years
Robert1667.2 years
Annie1579.4 years
Mary1377.0 years
Charles966.1 years
Henry969.2 years
George975.8 years
David871.0 years
Most common last names in West, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Ellis2777.3 years
Davis1883.3 years
Green1470.7 years
Williams1278.3 years
Brown1168.7 years
Miller1183.9 years
Edwards1065.9 years
Oakes1080.4 years
Thornton985.5 years
Turner879.7 years

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