What are the schools like in Lake, MS?

Lake is served primarily by Scott County School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Lake?

The median household income in Lake, MS is $55,605 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Lake, MS?

Lake has an average high temperature of 57.8°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

Lake, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Lake, MS affordable or expensive?

Lake's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lake is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,100 and the median rent is $775 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Lake, MS?

Crime rate data for Lake is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Lake, MS a Good Place to Live?

Lake is a small town of 512 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $55,605 . Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Lake stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Lake is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lake city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.8

Lake's overall cost of living index is 87.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lake costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lake, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$775	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,605	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Lake is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Lake is served primarily by Scott County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lake, MS	National Avg
School District	Scott County School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lake sees average highs of 57.8°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 59.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lake, MS
Average High — January	57.8°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	59.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lake, MS	National Avg
Population	512	—
Median Age	33.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	55.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	41.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Forest, MS 10 mi Newton, MS 10 mi Conehatta, MS 10 mi Hillsboro, MS 13 mi Decatur, MS 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Lake

Lake, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

39092 39336

Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lake, MS affordable or expensive?

Lake's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lake roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,100 and median rent is $775/month.

What is the crime rate in Lake, MS?

Crime data for Lake is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Lake?

Public schools in Lake are operated by Scott County School District. The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lake, MS a good place to live?

Lake, MS has a population of 512, a median household income of $55,605, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Lake?

Lake averages 57.8°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 59.8 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lake?

Lake, MS is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 39092, 39336.

What is the population of Lake?

The population of Lake, Mississippi is 512 with a median age of 33.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lake?

Key numbers for living in Lake: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,100, median household income $55,605, schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.