Taylor, Mississippi
Quick Statistics
Taylor is a community in Lafayette County, Mississippi, home to about 245 people spread across 2.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $37,361 a year, and a typical home is worth about $283,900. About 56.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 87.6% of residents under 65 have health insurance.
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Among the Mississippi towns GeoStat tracks, Taylor ranks number 336 of 420 in population, number 38 in median household income, number 13 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Taylor typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 31°F. The area sees roughly 1 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Oxford, MS | 6.2 mi. | 26,411 |
| 2. | University, MS | 7.1 mi. | 5,315 |
| 3. | Water Valley, MS | 7.9 mi. | 3,376 |
| 4. | Abbeville, MS | 16.8 mi. | 311 |
| 5. | Batesville, MS | 19.8 mi. | 7,387 |
| 6. | Courtland, MS | 20.6 mi. | 1,205 |
| 7. | Toccopola, MS | 20.7 mi. | 280 |
| 8. | Pope, MS | 21.0 mi. | 413 |
What is the population of Taylor, Mississippi?
Taylor has a population of about 245 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Taylor, Mississippi in?
Taylor is located in Lafayette County, Mississippi.
What is the median home value in Taylor, Mississippi?
The median home value in Taylor is about $283,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Taylor, Mississippi?
The median personal income in Taylor is about $37,361 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Taylor, Mississippi?
Since 1950, 24 tornadoes have been recorded in Lafayette County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Taylor, Mississippi?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 31 degrees, with around 1 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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