What are the schools like in Lexington, MS?

Lexington is served primarily by Holmes County Consolidated. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Lexington?

The median household income in Lexington, MS is $39,076 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Lexington, MS?

Lexington has an average high temperature of 54.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Lexington, MS affordable or expensive?

Lexington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Lexington is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $84,700 and the median rent is $632 per month.

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

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

Is Lexington, MS a Good Place to Live?

Lexington is a small town of 1,154 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $39,076 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Lexington stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lexington is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Lexington 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: 90.7

Lexington's overall cost of living index is 90.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Lexington costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Lexington, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$84,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$632	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,076	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Lexington is served primarily by Holmes County Consolidated. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Lexington, MS	National Avg
School District	Holmes County Consolidated	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Lexington sees average highs of 54.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July, with 56.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Lexington, MS
Average High — January	54.4°F
Average High — July	89.8°F
Annual Precipitation	56.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.4"

Demographics

Metric	Lexington, MS	National Avg
Population	1,154	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	21.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	75.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.9%	6.3%
Under 18	10.9%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Tchula, MS 11 mi Durant, MS 11 mi Goodman, MS 13 mi Pickens, MS 16 mi West, MS 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Lexington

Lexington, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39095

Lexington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexington, MS affordable or expensive?

Lexington's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Lexington roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $84,700 and median rent is $632/month.

What is the crime rate in Lexington, MS?

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

What are the schools like in Lexington?

Public schools in Lexington are operated by Holmes County Consolidated. The district has 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 28.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Lexington, MS a good place to live?

Lexington, MS has a population of 1,154, a median household income of $39,076, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Lexington?

Lexington averages 54.4°F in January and 89.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.5 inches with about 0.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Lexington?

Lexington, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39095.

What is the population of Lexington?

The population of Lexington, Mississippi is 1,154 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Lexington?

Key numbers for living in Lexington: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $84,700, median household income $39,076, schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lexington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.