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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 58
Population55,531
Foreign Born2.0%
Population Density1,345people per mi²
Median Age35.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
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

101/100

1% above national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Southaven, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $22k$41k
Comfortable $42k$61k
Luxury $105k+$163k+
Elite (Top 5%) $124k+$192k+
Affordability Ratio

124%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean93%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
3
Negative
4

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

0.6mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.8mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

1.6mi

Airport

BNA — Nashville International

202.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Southaven, MS

3.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf6Nearest 4.6 mi
Camping10Nearest 11.4 mi
Marina0Nearest 11.6 mi
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
$76k+5.0%
1% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$324k
51% below US avg
College Educated
27.0%
23% below US avg
WFH
8.5%
41% below US avg
Homeownership
71.6%
9% above US avg
Median Home
$215k
24% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
20.9
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−19.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−3.7%
Homicide
0.03 / 1k Residents39% below state avg
Robbery
0.41 / 1k Residents140% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
1.99 / 1k Residents49% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−35.7%
Burglary
2.99 / 1k Residents61% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
13.27 / 1k Residents84% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.86 / 1k Residents64% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+18Solidly Conservative

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Southaven, 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 Season243 days324 frost-free
Annual Rainfall60.2"
Elevation335 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
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor14 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,345/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorEarthquake, Inland Flooding, Tornado, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 699 mi · coast 313 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$85.9M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T21:25:58.000Z

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