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Rankin County
  • County in Mississippi
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Rankin County

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      B
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      B+
    6. Jobs
      B+
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C+
    Rankin County is located in Mississippi with a population of 156,052. Rankin County is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. In Rankin County, most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Rankin County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Rankin County are highly rated.
    Population
    156,052
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $174,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,085
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      23%
    • Own
      77%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      82.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      5.3
      40.7
    • Robbery
      18.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      194.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,298
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      58.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      11%
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    Working in Rankin County

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $72,326
    National
    $69,021
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