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Flowood, MS

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Flowood, MS

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 52
Population10,384
Foreign Born4.4%
Population Density361people per mi²
Median Age36.8 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

114/100

14% above national average

A-

The Real Cost of Living in Flowood, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$42k
Comfortable $56k$82k
Luxury $131k+$203k+
Elite (Top 5%) $154k+$239k+
Affordability Ratio

101%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean91%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
10
Negative
5

Groceries

0 within 10 miles

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

0 within 20 miles

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

326mi

Post Office

Critical Amenities

Golf0 
Camping7Nearest 4.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range0 

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$83k-6.7%
11% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$325k
51% below US avg
College Educated
50.6%
45% above US avg
WFH
9.2%
36% below US avg
Homeownership
58.2%
11% below US avg
Median Home
$288k
2% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A-
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 79% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+0.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+1.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.46 / 1k Residents9% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+0.3%
Burglary
0.55 / 1k Residents71% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
17.91 / 1k Residents149% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.91 / 1k Residents20% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Flowood, Mississippi
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (50% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season267 days344 frost-free
Annual Rainfall61.7"
Elevation285 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A
Great1061 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
B-
Fair361/sq mi
Fallout Danger
D-
Poor0 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Hail, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 620 mi · coast 151 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$60.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 165 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital6.6 miJackson, MS
Nearest Prison7.6 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:02:00.000Z

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