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Explore the life in West Point based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In West Point
2. Pros and Cons of Living In West Point
3. Crime In West Point
4. Cost of Living In West Point
5. Gender In West Point
6. Household Income For West Point
7. Education In West Point
8. Race & Ethnicity In West Point

West Point is a city in Mississippi state in USA with a population of 10517 residents.. The poverty rate of West Point is 31.9%, which is 128% higher than national average. The typical household in West Point earns $30399 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 6 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 67.6% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate. With a lack of available jobs, many in West Point are struggling financially. Nearly one in every 1 in every 10 workers in West Point is unemployed. The high jobless rate has likely contributed to the widespread poverty in the city.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in West Point, only 82% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of West Point remained 10.5%, which is 123% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In West Point, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in West Point is 79, which is 21% lower than national average. Median home value in West Point is $93300 , which is 59% lower than national average. While median income in West Point remained $30399, which is 55% lower than national average.

Jobs30%

Housing40%

Affordability50%

Safety40%

Amenities70%

Diversity85%

Education50%

Commute90%

The overall crime rate in West Point, Mississippi is 53% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of West Point is 35% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of West Point is 56% higher than national average. You have 1 in 195 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In Mississippi	13	15	11	14	28
In USA	615	621	316	596	1744

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In Mississippi	4	5	21	3	19
In USA	562	144	847	432	1429