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Is Horn Lake a Good Place to Live? Horn Lake, Mississippi: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Horn Lake ranks #969 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #151 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (79 per 100,000, #26 of 174) and affordable homes ($171,400, #36 of 208), and trails on low household income ($53,311, #167 of 208) and long commutes (25.7 min, #163 of 208).
Horn Lake by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Horn Lake's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake's cost of living index is 92.2, 8% below the US level of 100 and #327 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,435/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $202,312, 2% above the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
| Measure | Horn Lake | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 92.2#327 of 1,308 | 87 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $202,312#118 of 1,187 | $197,606 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,501/mo#332 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $171,400#144 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,435/mo#664 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.2x#263 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 32.3%#1279 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Horn Lake housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Horn Lake is in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro.
Mississippi housing market →Is Horn Lake safe?
Horn Lake recorded 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 76% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below Mississippi's 227. That ranks #86 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #26 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Horn Lake Police Department. Property crime runs 1,459 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Horn Lake | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 79#86 of 1,085 | 227 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 1,459#455 of 1,085 | 1,264 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Horn Lake?
The median household in Horn Lake earns $53,311, 36% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 19% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Horn Lake | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $53,311#1181 of 1,312 | $59,127 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 4.1%#522 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 19%#1080 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.1%#597 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Horn Lake?
The median resident of Horn Lake is 33.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 16.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Horn Lake | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 33.5 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 16.5%#1236 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 58.1% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Horn Lake's schools and health?
Horn Lake's 5 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 14 students per teacher and $9,525 spent per pupil. 42.3% of adults are obese and 14.2% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Horn Lake | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 92%#222 of 1,063 | 88.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14#282 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $9,525#1159 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 42.3%#1220 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 14.2%#1104 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 19.3%#1089 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 13.4%#991 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 4,108 students are enrolled in Horn Lake's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Horn Lake?
The average commute in Horn Lake is 25.7 minutes (Mississippi 26.4); 0% of workers take transit and 4.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Horn Lake scores 6.1 of 20 (below average walkable), #1289 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.6°F and winters 44.3°F, with 54.9 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Horn Lake | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 25.7 min#828 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3%#191 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 88.1% | 81.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 4.3% | 6.2% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 6.1#1289 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50.9 | 33.3 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 55.5 | 36.7 | 4.6 |
| Mar | 64.2 | 44.3 | 5.7 |
| Apr | 73.4 | 53 | 5.9 |
| May | 81.7 | 62.4 | 5.3 |
| Jun | 89.4 | 70.4 | 4 |
| Jul | 91.9 | 73.6 | 4.8 |
| Aug | 91.5 | 72.6 | 3.4 |
| Sep | 86 | 65.9 | 3 |
| Oct | 75.1 | 54 | 4 |
| Nov | 62.6 | 42.9 | 4.7 |
| Dec | 53.4 | 36.2 | 5.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Memphis International Airport.
| Measure | Horn Lake | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 63.4°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 81.6°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 44.3°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 54.9 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Memphis International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Horn Lake?
DeSoto County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts DeSoto County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, tornado, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, lower than 52% of US counties.
| Measure | Horn Lake | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.15%#658 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for DeSoto County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, DeSoto County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 0.049% | 92% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.02% | 87% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0014% | 40% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.06% | 21% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Horn Lake compare with similar-size cities?
Horn Lake is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #151 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 26,647.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #969 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 | 25.7 min |
| Mason City, IAPop. 27,050 | #577 | 57.0 | $64,804 | $882/mo | 354 | 13.5 min |
| Cabot, ARPop. 26,960 | #711 | 54.8 | $75,000 | $1,110/mo | 359 | 28.6 min |
| South Portland, MEPop. 26,930 | #80 | 69.1 | $86,838 | $1,812/mo | 55 | 17.1 min |
| Paducah, KYPop. 26,845 | #1018 | 49.8 | $49,915 | $834/mo | 274 | 15.7 min |
| Ewa Gentry, HIPop. 26,563 | #205 | 64.4 | $135,684 | $2,580/mo | no data | 35.5 min |
| Wheeling, WVPop. 26,350 | #1139 | 47.0 | $48,590 | $794/mo | 816 | 19.8 min |
| Moscow, IDPop. 26,286 | #388 | 60.3 | $57,022 | $927/mo | 37 | 14.3 min |
| Carolina Forest, SCPop. 26,263 | #1149 | 46.7 | $74,436 | $1,668/mo | no data | 22 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Horn Lake compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Horn Lake ranks #12 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 50.6 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 10% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% above the typical Mississippi home.
| City | Rank in MS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MSPop. 27,946 | #1 | 68.8 | $119,338 | $1,853/mo | 21 |
| Brandon, MSPop. 25,542 | #2 | 63.2 | $92,783 | $1,382/mo | 50 |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #3 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #4 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #5 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 |
| Oxford, MSPop. 26,411 | #6 | 57.3 | $64,451 | $1,071/mo | 140 |
| Southaven, MSPop. 56,226 | #7 | 56.0 | $78,483 | $1,445/mo | 266 |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #8 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 |
| Ridgeland, MSPop. 24,587 | #9 | 52.6 | $66,038 | $1,336/mo | 320 |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #10 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 |
| Starkville, MSPop. 25,721 | #11 | 52.0 | $42,125 | $916/mo | 58 |
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #12 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 |
| Hattiesburg, MSPop. 48,619 | #13 | 49.3 | $46,342 | $1,005/mo | 256 |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #14 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 |
| Columbus, MSPop. 23,348 | #15 | 46.5 | $42,235 | $897/mo | 470 |
| Jackson, MSPop. 146,631 | #16 | 45.4 | $42,071 | $1,055/mo | 400 |
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #18 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #19 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #20 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year |
All 20 Mississippi cities we track, by overall score. Mississippi statewide: median income $59,127, violent crime 226.9 per 100,000.
How is Horn Lake's score calculated?
Horn Lake scores 50.6 out of 100, #969 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Mississippi's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Horn Lake. Similar-size median 52.9.
42.7 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Horn Lake's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
91.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Horn Lake. Similar-size median 52.2.
33.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Horn Lake's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
57.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Horn Lake's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
77.8 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Horn Lake. Similar-size median 46.7.
28.3 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Horn Lake. Similar-size median 44.2.
41.8 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Horn Lake. Similar-size median 47.3.
33.1 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Horn Lake's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
26.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
52.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Horn Lake's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Horn Lake has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Horn Lake
Is Horn Lake, MS a good place to live?
Horn Lake ranks #969 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #151 of 208 small cities and #12 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (79 per 100,000, #26 of 174) and affordable homes ($171,400, #36 of 208), and trails on low household income ($53,311, #167 of 208) and long commutes (25.7 min, #163 of 208).
What is the cost of living in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake's cost of living index is 92.2, 8% below the US level of 100 and #327 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,435/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $202,312, 2% above the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
What is the crime rate in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake recorded 79 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 76% below the US rate of 328 and 65% below Mississippi's 227. That ranks #86 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #26 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Horn Lake Police Department. Property crime runs 1,459 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Horn Lake?
The median household in Horn Lake earns $53,311, 36% below the US figure of $83,163 and 10% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 4.1% (US 4.3%). 19% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Horn Lake?
Median rent in Horn Lake is $1,435/mo (Census), #664 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,501/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 32.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Horn Lake?
The typical home value in Horn Lake is $202,312, up 0.8% in a year, against $197,606 for Mississippi and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $171,400.
How are the public schools in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake's 5 public schools graduate 92% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 14 students per teacher and $9,525 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Horn Lake?
The average commute is 25.7 minutes, #828 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Mississippi. 3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake averages 63.4°F over the year, 81.6°F in summer and 44.3°F in winter, with 54.9 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Horn Lake walkable?
Horn Lake scores 6.1 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1289 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Horn Lake at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts DeSoto County's biggest natural hazard losses in earthquake, tornado, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.15% of building value, lower than 52% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Horn Lake?
DeSoto County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake has 26,647 residents. The median resident of Horn Lake is 33.5 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 16.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 58.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Horn Lake compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Horn Lake ranks #12 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 50.6 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 10% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 65% below the statewide rate. Homes are 2% above the typical Mississippi home.
What cities are similar in size to Horn Lake?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Horn Lake's population of 26,647 are Mason City, IA (#577 overall), Cabot, AR (#711 overall), South Portland, ME (#80 overall), Paducah, KY (#1018 overall), and Ewa Gentry, HI (#205 overall). Horn Lake is #969.