Flowood, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 10,530 (72% urban, 28% rural).
Population change since 2000: +121.7%
Males: 4,561  (43.3%)
Females: 5,969  (56.7%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 39047, 39232.

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Estimated median household income in 2022: $83,984 (it was $40,333 in 2000)
Flowood:

$83,984
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $39,143 (it was $21,875 in 2000)

Flowood city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $281,495 (it was $107,600 in 2000)
Flowood:

$281,495
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $241,319; detached houses: $267,648; townhouses or other attached units: $207,615; in 2-unit structures: $268,147; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $164,001; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $359,622; mobile homes: $81,756; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $10,628

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,427.

March 2022 cost of living index in Flowood: 86.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 15.6%
(8.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.4% for Black residents, 24.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 39.1% for two or more races residents)
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  • Races in Flowood, MS (2022)
    • 6,30362.2%White alone
    • 2,48524.5%Black alone
    • 5635.6%Asian alone
    • 4003.9%Hispanic
    • 2352.3%Two or more races
    • 670.7%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Flowood, Mississippi as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Flowood is 1,706 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Flowood by year

Type

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
4
(55.7)
9
(115.0)
0
(0.0)
6
(75.4)
5
(60.6)
5
(58.7)
0
(0.0)
1
(11.3)
1
(11.1)
1
(10.8)
6
(63.8)
7
(73.2)
4
(41.1)
6
(57.0)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
3
(41.8)
3
(38.3)
4
(50.9)
4
(50.3)
4
(48.5)
3
(35.2)
4
(45.8)
5
(56.3)
4
(44.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
4
(41.8)
2
(20.5)
1
(9.5)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
31
(431.6)
31
(396.3)
34
(433.0)
31
(389.6)
29
(351.6)
24
(281.7)
14
(160.3)
17
(191.5)
7
(77.5)
8
(86.6)
13
(138.3)
14
(146.4)
13
(133.4)
15
(142.6)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
114
(1,587)
87
(1,112)
77
(980.5)
93
(1,169)
86
(1,043)
64
(751.1)
58
(664.3)
62
(698.3)
49
(542.5)
40
(432.8)
14
(148.9)
12
(125.5)
13
(133.4)
5
(47.5)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
365
(5,082)
382
(4,883)
408
(5,195)
375
(4,713)
300
(3,637)
272
(3,192)
274
(3,138)
246
(2,771)
286
(3,167)
264
(2,856)
257
(2,734)
183
(1,913)
165
(1,694)
155
(1,474)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
20
(278.5)
11
(140.6)
10
(127.3)
6
(75.4)
6
(72.7)
12
(140.8)
7
(80.2)
7
(78.8)
4
(44.3)
12
(129.8)
13
(138.3)
15
(156.8)
10
(102.6)
6
(57.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(12.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(10.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index480.1467.2388.5429.7357.6305.4224.3230.2205.8180.9209.6198.2151.0143.8

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Flowood, MS

Crime rate in Flowood detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 63 (50 officers - 46 male; 4 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

5.13
Mississippi average:

2.18
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Ancestries: American (22.4%), English (7.8%), European (7.4%), German (5.3%), French (2.8%), Irish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1953

Elevation: 271 feet

Land area: 16.3 square miles.

Population density: 647 people per square mile   (low).

Flowood, Mississippi map

726 residents are foreign born (4.0% Asia, 1.5% Europe, 0.9% Latin America).

This city:

7.0%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,469 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $1,450 (0.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Jackson, MS (5.2 miles , pop. 184,256).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Baton Rouge, LA (142.1 miles , pop. 227,818).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (358.6 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Pearl, MS (1.8 miles ),
Jackson, MS (2.3 miles ),
Richland, MS (2.6 miles ),
Ridgeland, MS (2.7 miles ),
Brandon, MS (2.7 miles ),
Madison, MS (3.1 miles ),
Cleary, MS (3.3 miles ),
Florence, MS (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 32.32 N, Longitude: 90.11 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +15,372 (+148.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,989 (37.7%)

Area code commonly used in this area: 601

Distribution of median household income in Flowood, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Flowood, MS in 2022
Flowood satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 46 buildings, average cost: $501,200
  • 2021: 79 buildings, average cost: $395,400
  • 2020: 65 buildings, average cost: $354,500
  • 2019: 85 buildings, average cost: $344,300
  • 2018: 109 buildings, average cost: $324,500
  • 2017: 113 buildings, average cost: $316,400
  • 2016: 124 buildings, average cost: $327,700
  • 2015: 82 buildings, average cost: $365,500
  • 2014: 75 buildings, average cost: $407,400
  • 2013: 89 buildings, average cost: $277,400
  • 2012: 92 buildings, average cost: $206,100
  • 2011: 42 buildings, average cost: $246,900
  • 2010: 59 buildings, average cost: $235,600
  • 2009: 92 buildings, average cost: $192,300
  • 2008: 25 buildings, average cost: $272,500
  • 2007: 38 buildings, average cost: $295,900
  • 2006: 64 buildings, average cost: $336,200
  • 2005: 47 buildings, average cost: $509,400
  • 2004: 66 buildings, average cost: $347,600
  • 2003: 49 buildings, average cost: $282,400
  • 2002: 31 buildings, average cost: $198,700
  • 2001: 33 buildings, average cost: $163,700
  • 2000: 50 buildings, average cost: $140,100
  • 1999: 71 buildings, average cost: $140,100
  • 1998: 20 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 1997: 16 buildings, average cost: $211,800
Number of permits per 10,000 Flowood, MS residents
Average permit cost in Flowood, MS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.9%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Flowood, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (14.8%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.7%)
  • Public administration (8.6%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Construction (5.5%)
  • Educational services (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.2%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Health care (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (4.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (23.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.7%)
  • Public administration (9.6%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.9%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.4%)
Most common occupations in Flowood, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Registered nurses (5.1%)
  • Computer specialists (4.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
  • Top executives (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.1%)
  • Top executives (5.5%)
  • Computer specialists (5.5%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (4.5%)
  • Engineers (4.4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.3%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Cashiers (4.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.8%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.8%)
  • Other healthcare support occupations (3.6%)

Average climate in Flowood, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 77.4. This is about average.

City:

77.4
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.104. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.104
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2017 was 6.79. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.79
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.254. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.254
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 27.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 20.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

20.0
U.S.:

19.2
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.88. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 3.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.88
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Flowood-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 168% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/3/1966, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 27.2 miles away from the Flowood city center killed 58 people and injured 518 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 11/24/2001, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 9.3 miles away from the city center killed 2 people and injured 21 people and caused $12 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Flowood-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 198% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 186.5 miles away from Flowood center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 182.4 miles away from Flowood center
On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 230.0 miles away from Flowood center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 163.7 miles away from the city center
On 11/7/2004 at 11:20:21, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 129.4 miles away from the city center
On 1/21/1982 at 00:33:54, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 231.2 miles away from Flowood center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Rankin County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 6, Tornadoes: 6, Hurricanes: 4, Drought: 1, Freeze: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Flowood topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Flowood:

  • ASERACARE HOSPICE-CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI, LLC (5888 RIDGEWOOD ROAD, SUITE A)
  • CAMELLIA HOSPICE OF CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI, LLC (225 KATHERINE DRIVE)
  • RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL (Proprietary, 1030 RIVER OAKS BLVD)
  • METHODIST SPECIALTY CARE CENTER (1 LAYFAIR DRIVE SUITE 500)
  • RIVER OAKS EAST PROGRESSIVE CA (1026 N FLOWOOD DRIVE)
  • FMC LAKELAND HOME (1000 LAKELAND SQUARE)
  • GILBERT'S HOME HEALTH AGENCY (106 RIVERVIEW DRIVE+)

Airports located in Flowood:

Amtrak station near Flowood:

  • 5 miles: JACKSON (300 W. CAPITOL ST.) . Services: ticket office, partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

College/University in Flowood:

  • University of Phoenix-Jackson Campus (Full-time enrollment: 59; Location: 120 Stone Creek Boulevard; Private, for-profit; Website: www.phoenix.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Flowood:

  • Belhaven University (about 4 miles; Jackson, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,147)
  • Jackson State University (about 6 miles; Jackson, MS; FT enrollment: 7,485)
  • Mississippi College (about 13 miles; Clinton, MS; FT enrollment: 3,919)
  • Hinds Community College (about 19 miles; Raymond, MS; FT enrollment: 9,115)
  • Copiah-Lincoln Community College (about 47 miles; Wesson, MS; FT enrollment: 2,532)
  • Holmes Community College (about 47 miles; Goodman, MS; FT enrollment: 5,352)
  • East Central Community College (about 60 miles; Decatur, MS; FT enrollment: 2,380)

Public high school in Flowood:

Private high schools in Flowood:

  • JACKSON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 815, Location: 3100 LAKELAND DR, Grades: 6-12)
  • UNIVERSITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 361, Location: 1240 LUCKNEY RD, Grades: PK-12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Flowood:

Private elementary/middle school in Flowood:

  • GOOD SHEPHERD LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 45, Location: 6035 HIGHWAY 25, Grades: PK-5)
See full list of schools located in Flowood

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Flowood: River Oaks Industrial Park (A), River Oaks East Womans Pavillion (B), Flowood Fire Department Station 1 Headquarters (C), Flowood Fire Department Station 2 (D), Flowood Fire Department Station 3 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Flowood include: Saint James Church (A), Saint Marys Church (B), Drakes Church (C), First United Methodist Church of Flowood (D), Flowood Baptist Church (E), House of Prayer Church (F), Kingdom Hall of Jehovahs Witnesses (G), Saint Matthew Baptist Church (H), Sweetwater Missionary Baptist Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Russel Cemetery (1), Drakes Cemetery (2), Saint Matthew Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Swamps: Harris Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Prairie Branch (A), Cresote Slough (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Flowood: Flynt Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Moonjump of Madison (Amusement & Theme Parks; 513 Liberty Road Suite 1B) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Hotels: Sleep Inn Airport (4351 Lakeland Drive) (1), Country Inn-Stes Jackson NE (1004 Treetops Boulevard) (2), Best Inn & Suites Jackson (1003 Treetops Boulevard) (3), Country Inn & Suites (1004 Treetops Boulevard) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Brent Leach - Baseball player.

Rankin County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

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

CITY OF FLOWOOD (Population served: 24,700, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 171 regular monitoring violations
CITY OF FLOWOOD - NORANCO (Population served: 4,220, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAR-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (MAR-26-2009), St Public Notif received (APR-03-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 144 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.1 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

54.1%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

4.7%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
257 people in correctional residential facilities in 2010
60 people in in-patient hospice facilities in 2010

Banks with most branches in Flowood (2011 data):

  • Trustmark National Bank: Castlewood Branch, Dogwood Branch, Flowood Branch, River Oaks Branch. Info updated 2012/03/26: Bank assets: $9,612.1 mil, Deposits: $7,410.1 mil, headquarters in Jackson, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 186 total offices, Holding Company: Trustmark Corporation
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Castlewoods Branch at 100 Primos Road, branch established on 2006/10/23; Bancorpsouth at 150 E. Metro Boulevard, branch established on 2006/07/10. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
  • Regions Bank: Dogwood Festival Branch at 280 Dogwood Blvd., branch established on 2002/09/30; Parkway Branch at 1050 Parkway Boulevard, branch established on 1995/07/27. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • The Bank of Forest: Flowood Branch at 1698 Old Fannin Road, branch established on 2007/08/29; Rankin County Branch at 1080 River Oaks Drive, Suite A202, branch established on 2005/06/27. Info updated 2007/05/21: Bank assets: $142.3 mil, Deposits: $115.7 mil, headquarters in Forest, MS, positive income, 3 total offices, Holding Company: First Forest Corporation
  • BankPlus: Dogwood Banking Office at 193 Promenade Boulevard, branch established on 2005/08/15; Treetops Branch at 2351 Lakeland Drive, branch established on 1999/08/16. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $2,177.0 mil, Deposits: $1,696.4 mil, headquarters in Belzoni, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 62 total offices, Holding Company: Bancplus Corporation
  • Community Bank of Mississippi: Community Bank, Dogwood Branch at 140 East Metro, branch established on 2005/06/02; Flowood Loan Production Office at 110a Belle Meade Pointe, branch established on 2010/09/01. Info updated 2010/04/06: Bank assets: $639.2 mil, Deposits: $566.3 mil, headquarters in Forest, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Of Mississippi, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Lakeland Drive Branch at 2299 Lakeland Drive, branch established on 1999/03/01. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • State Bank & Trust Company: Flowood Branch at 2845 Lakeland Drive, branch established on 1998/09/28. Info updated 2007/07/17: Bank assets: $921.1 mil, Deposits: $738.4 mil, headquarters in Greenwood, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 37 total offices, Holding Company: State Bank & Trust Company Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Magnolia State Bank: Flowood Branch at 437 Katherine Drive, branch established on 2011/11/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $264.5 mil, Deposits: $236.3 mil, headquarters in Bay Springs, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Magnolia State Corporation, The
  • 5 other banks with 5 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Flowood:

Marital status in Flowood, MS
  • Never married: 28.7%
  • Now married: 52.1%
  • Separated: 2.9%
  • Widowed: 6.3%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

For population 25 years and over in Flowood:

  • High school or higher: 96.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 52.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 25.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Mississippi average:

11.8

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Flowood
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Flowood, MS (based on Rankin County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant71,549123
Mainline Protestant10,49134
Catholic4,0962
Black Protestant2,86412
Other2,4376
None50,180-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 11
Rankin County:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
Rankin County:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 4
Here:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 66
Rankin County:

4.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 59
Rankin County:

4.27 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Rankin County:

9.9%
State:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Rankin County:

29.2%
Mississippi:

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

12.2%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Flowood:

51.4%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Flowood:

51.8%
State:

45.3%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Mississippi:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

19.6%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

10.4%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Flowood:

6.8
Mississippi:

6.7

Overweight people:
Flowood:

31.1%
Mississippi:

34.8%

General health condition:
This city:

61.1%
State:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Flowood:

83.5%
Mississippi:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Flowood, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Firefighters 48$155,819$38,9550$0
Police Protection - Officers 43$157,319$43,9030$0
Water Supply 37$154,821$50,2120$0
Streets and Highways 20$71,485$42,8910$0
Other Government Administration 12$64,176$64,1760$0
Police - Other 12$60,969$60,9690$0
Parks and Recreation 10$28,484$34,1813$5,243
Other and Unallocable 7$39,965$68,5110$0
Fire - Other 6$29,072$58,1440$0
Financial Administration 3$18,513$74,0520$0
Judicial and Legal 3$6,277$25,1080$0
Totals for Government 201$786,900$46,9793$5,243

Flowood government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Parks and Recreation: $707,000 ($67.14)
    Sewerage: $538,000 ($51.09)
    Water Utilities: $173,000 ($16.43)
    Regular Highways: $115,000 ($10.92)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $4,844,000 ($460.02)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,593,000 ($436.18)
    Sewerage: $3,800,000 ($360.87)
    Regular Highways: $2,723,000 ($258.59)
    Water Utilities: $2,660,000 ($252.61)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,133,000 ($202.56)
    Financial Administration: $1,031,000 ($97.91)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $831,000 ($78.92)
    General Public Buildings: $679,000 ($64.48)
    Natural Resources - Other: $644,000 ($61.16)
    General - Other: $596,000 ($56.60)
    Solid Waste Management: $495,000 ($47.01)
    Central Staff Services: $362,000 ($34.38)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $130,000 ($12.35)
    Hospitals: $78,000 ($7.41)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,577,000 ($149.76)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Correctional Institutions: $59,000 ($5.60)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $409,000 ($38.84)
    Local Fire Protection: $287,000 ($27.26)
    Regular Highways: $158,000 ($15.00)
    General Public Building: $36,000 ($3.42)
    General - Other: $11,000 ($1.04)
    Natural Resources - Other: $10,000 ($0.95)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,000 ($0.76)
    Parks and Recreation: $7,000 ($0.66)
    Financial Administration: $1,000 ($0.09)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $9,996,000 ($949.29)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $391,000 ($37.13)

Flowood government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $7,775,000 ($738.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $184,000 ($17.47)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Public Welfare: $6,000 ($0.57)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,024,000 ($97.25)
    Other: $949,000 ($90.12)
    Public Welfare: $22,000 ($2.09)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $756,000 ($71.79)
    Interest Earnings: $652,000 ($61.92)
    Special Assessments: $223,000 ($21.18)
    Rents: $66,000 ($6.27)
    Donations From Private Sources: $59,000 ($5.60)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,988,000 ($283.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $15,819,000 ($1502.28)
    Public Welfare: $356,000 ($33.81)
    Highways: $232,000 ($22.03)
  • Tax - Property: $6,138,000 ($582.91)
    Public Utilities Sales: $594,000 ($56.41)
    Other License: $270,000 ($25.64)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $136,000 ($12.92)
    Alcoholic Beverage License: $52,000 ($4.94)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $7,000 ($0.66)

Flowood government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,398,000 ($6400.57)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $62,772,000 ($5961.25)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,600,000 ($1481.48)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $10,974,000 ($1042.17)

Flowood government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $16,598,000 ($1576.26)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $29,598,000 ($2810.83)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,138,000 ($203.04)
Businesses in Flowood, MS
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1KFC1
Advance Auto Parts1Kohl's1
Aeropostale1Kroger2
American Eagle Outfitters1Lane Bryant1
Ann Taylor1Lowe's1
Applebee's1McDonald's1
AutoZone1Motherhood Maternity1
Baskin-Robbins1New Balance3
Bath & Body Works1New York & Co1
Bed Bath & Beyond1Nike5
Best Western1Old Navy1
Blockbuster1Papa John's Pizza1
Budget Car Rental1Penske1
Burger King1PetSmart1
CVS1Pier 1 Imports1
Catherines1Popeyes1
Chick-Fil-A1RadioShack1
Chico's1Ruby Tuesday1
Comfort Suites1Rue211
Dairy Queen1Sephora1
Domino's Pizza1Sleep Inn1
DressBarn1Starbucks2
Dressbarn1Subway4
Econo Lodge1T-Mobile2
FedEx3T.J.Maxx1
GNC1Target1
GameStop2Toys"R"Us1
Gap1U-Haul2
Gymboree1UPS11
H&R Block1Vans1
Hobby Lobby1Verizon Wireless2
Holiday Inn2Victoria's Secret1
Hyundai1Walgreens1
JCPenney1Walmart1
Jones New York1Wendy's2
Justice2YMCA1

Strongest AM radio stations in Flowood:

  • WWDF (720 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RICHLAND, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJNT (1180 AM; 50 kW; PEARL, MS; Owner: BUCHANAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WPBQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; FLOWOOD, MS; Owner: PDB CORPORATION)
  • WJDX (620 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSLI (930 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: SPORTSRAD, INC.)
  • WOAD (1300 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WJXN (1450 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WILLIS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WIIN (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; RIDGELAND, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WZRX (1590 AM; 5 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
  • WTWZ (1120 AM; daytime; 8 kW; CLINTON, MS; Owner: WOOD BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WKXI (1400 AM; 1 kW; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WRKN (970 AM; 1 kW; BRANDON, MS; Owner: RADIO STATION WRKN, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Flowood:

  • WDBT (95.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTYX (94.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WJMI (99.7 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WMSI-FM (102.9 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSTZ-FM (106.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WMPN-FM (91.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WUSJ (96.3 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJKK (98.7 FM; VICKSBURG, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC.)
  • WMPR (90.1 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: J.C. MAXWELL BROADCASTING GROUP, INC)
  • WRXW (93.9 FM; PEARL, MS; Owner: BACKYARD BROADCASTING MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WYOY (101.7 FM; GLUCKSTADT, MS; Owner: NEW SOUTH RADIO, INC)
  • WJSU-FM (88.5 FM; JACKSON, MS; Owner: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKXI-FM (107.5 FM; MAGEE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, L.L.C.)
  • WHJT (93.5 FM; CLINTON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE)
  • WQST-FM (92.5 FM; FOREST, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WYJS (105.9 FM; PICKENS, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WRJH (97.7 FM; BRANDON, MS; Owner: ON TOP COMMUNICATIONS OF MISSISSIPPI, LLC)
  • WJXN-FM (100.9 FM; UTICA, MS; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFMN (97.3 FM; FLORA, MS; Owner: WFMN RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Flowood:

  • WBMS-CA (Channel 10; JACKSON, MS; Owner: GENE A. BLAILOCK)
  • WJTV (Channel 12; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WLBT (Channel 3; JACKSON, MS; Owner: CIVCO, INC.)
  • WJKO-LP (Channel 64; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WJMF-LP (Channel 53; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WJXF-LP (Channel 49; JACKSON, MS; Owner: EQUITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WAPT (Channel 16; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WAPT HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WDBD (Channel 40; JACKSON, MS; Owner: WDBD LICENSE CORP.)
  • WBXK-CA (Channel 8; JACKSON, ETC., MS; Owner: THE BOX WORLDWIDE LLC)
  • WMPN-TV (Channel 29; JACKSON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • W46CW (Channel 46; JACKSON/BRANDON, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI TELEVISION, LLC)
  • W23BC (Channel 23; JACKSON, MS; Owner: JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WNTZ (Channel 48; NATCHEZ, MS; Owner: WHITE KNIGHT BROADCASTING OF NATCHEZ LICENSE CORP.)
Flowood fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Flowood fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 50Number of bridges
  • 833ft / 254mTotal length
  • $646,975,000Total costs
  • 519,420Total average daily traffic
  • 37,191Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Flowood, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 51960-1969
  • 101970-1979
  • 171980-1989
  • 51990-1999
  • 102000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 22020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Flowood, MS

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

166 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Flowood)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Flowood, MS)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • 1018-A N. Flowood Dr. (Lat: 32.327917 Lon: -90.101472), Overall height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WME654,
    Assigned Frequencies: 949.125 MHz, Grant Date: 08/31/1993, Expiration Date: 06/01/2004, Cancellation Date: 02/10/2004, Registrant: Willis Broadcasting Corporation, 645 Church St. Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23510

  • CANTON MKTSQ, 2700 N. Cheryl Drive, Hinds County (Lat: 32.367222 Lon: -90.146389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 65.5 m, Call Sign: WQJH378,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10755.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/09/2008, Expiration Date: 09/09/2018, Cancellation Date: 02/24/2010, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • FLOWOOD, Se 1/4 Mile Of Section 31 (Lat: 32.316889 Lon: -90.128750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, Call Sign: WQJH482,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6063.80 MHz, Grant Date: 09/10/2008, Expiration Date: 09/10/2018, Cancellation Date: 06/15/2018, Certifier: Pamelia Y Hoof, Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 5055 North Point Pkwy, Np2ne Network Engineering, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:

  • Water Works Tower, Downtown Jackson Cell Site (Lat: 32.322889 Lon: -90.157444), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 85 m, Call Sign: WRWC331,
    Assigned Frequencies: 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, 10835.0 MHz, Grant Date: 02/06/2023, Expiration Date: 02/06/2033, Certifier: Mike Stokes, Registrant: Micronet Communications, Inc., 812 Lexington Dr, Plano, TX 75075, Phone: (972) 422-7200, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Flowood)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

3 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Flowood)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

23 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED52$135,14724$166,332116$152,4887$38,60614$89,505
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$132,1501$457,0409$185,4510$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$122,8132$98,49024$152,9605$6,1662$73,045
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$158,0752$141,89018$140,9390$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$77,9400$07$125,8701$3,8400$0

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0202.04 , 0203.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED7$131,1398$146,680
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$93,3100$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$79,0402$132,285
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$01$239,490
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$59,8300$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0202.04 , 0203.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Flowood, MS
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Flowood, MS - Value

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 59. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 88 took place in 2005, and the least - 40 in 2012. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Flowood, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (47.7%), and Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires (27.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Flowood, MS
    • 45147.7%Outside Fires
    • 26027.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 22223.5%Structure Fires
    • 121.3%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Flowood, MS

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Flowood, Mississippi:

  • America's Best Inn & Suites - Flowood / Jackson Airport, 1003 Treetops Blvd, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 933-0066, Fax: (601) 932-5717
  • Holiday Inn Express Hotel And Suites, 112 Ridge Way, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 992-7773, Fax: (601) 992-7706
  • Econo Lodge & Suites, 1004 Treetops Blvd, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 939-2676, Fax: (601) 939-7029
  • Candlewood Suites Flowood, 3810 Flowood Dr, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 326-3600, Fax: (601) 326-3601
  • Hampton Inn Jackson/Flowood (airport Area), 115 Hospitality Dr, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 709-5200, Fax: (601) 709-5201
  • Best Western Flowood Inn & Suites, 1004 Top St, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 420-4944, Fax: (601) 420-4943
  • Comfort Suites Airport, 121 Hospitality Dr, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 709-4900, Fax: (601) 709-4901
  • The Hilton Garden Inn/Flowood, 118 Laurel Park Cv, Flowood, Mississippi 39232 , Phone: (601) 487-0800, Fax: (601) 487-0801
  • 2 other hotels and motels
All 10 fire-safe hotels and motels in Flowood, Mississippi
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Flowood, MS
  • 75.9%Utility gas
  • 22.6%Electricity
  • 1.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Flowood, MS
  • 84.5%Electricity
  • 6.8%Utility gas
  • 6.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%No fuel used


Flowood compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.

Flowood on our top lists:

  • #8 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of police officers per 1000 residents (population 5,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities that people commute into (largest positive percentage daily daytime population change due to commuting) (population 5,000+)"
  • #46 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: management occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #92 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #42 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
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