Former Lauderdale Methodist Church, 2023
Lauderdale’s story
132 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2023 and 2 maps from 1962 on.
- 1894Lauderdale is settled
LauderdaleMS
With 317 residents, this town was settled in 1894.
Photo: Dofftoubab · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
317
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$145K
+0.6% in a year
Median age
41.9
years
Jobs based here
29
A commuter town
Is Lauderdale a good place to live?
Lauderdale’s average commute is 78 minutes, where Mississippi’s towns sit at 23 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Only one of the 102 Mississippi towns we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Lauderdale. Lauderdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
317 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Lauderdale: who provides what
Lauderdale is unincorporated, so Lauderdale County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerMississippi Power15.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterToomsuba Water AssociationNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesLauderdale CountyLauderdale County provides services here
Register to voteIn personMississippi has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLauderdale County RegistrarLauderdale County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2023
ZIP code3933539335 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lauderdale.
Work & commute
Lauderdale has 0.2 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Lauderdale had 29 jobs in 2023, down 30 from 2013. In Lauderdale, nearly one in ten residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Meridian (37%), Livingston (4%) and Meridian Station (4%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Lauderdale0%
Meridian37%
Livingston4%
Meridian Station4%
Laurel3%
15 mi
median commute distance
29
jobs based in Lauderdale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
The typical home in Lauderdale is valued at about $145K
For households in Lauderdale, the share who own their home is 92%.
$145KZillow home value
Typical home value
Lauderdale$145K
Mississippi$195K
+0.6%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers: that is Lauderdale’s year
For Lauderdale, the typical July afternoon high is 92°F.
92°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter37–59°
Spring52–77°
Summer69–91°
Fall52–77°
Nov 12
typical first frost
Mar 14
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Lauderdale has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
The FEMA hazard score in Lauderdale is 66 of 100. 43% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 31%. Federal aid has come to Lauderdale households in 4 declared disasters; the latest was in 2017.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
Fewer of Lauderdale’s adults have been diagnosed with depression than in the typical Mississippi or U.S. town
Among adults in Lauderdale, 83% had a checkup this year. 46% of Lauderdale adults have high blood pressure.
| Lauderdale | Mississippi towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 20% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 46% | 45% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 82% | 79% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 13% | 16% |
31 measures vs. Mississippi
9 better22 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Lauderdale | MS |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 9% | 11.5% |
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14.5% | 18.5% |
Hill Hospital of Sumter County
13.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Lauderdale
15pages on Lauderdale
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lauderdale; the nearest are
Meridian Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Meridian15.6 mi$4,078 in-state tuitionUniversity of West AlabamaUniversity or college · Public · Livingston, AL20.5 mi$10,990 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Lauderdale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Mississippi.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Lauderdale for work
Where Lauderdale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
29jobs based in Lauderdale
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Lauderdale
Census-designated place in Mississippi, United States
Lauderdale is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. The population of Lauderdale was 395 at the 2020 census. It is located along U.S. Highway 45, 16 miles (26 km) northeast of Meridian.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Elevation
- 207 ft
- ZIP code
- 39335
Questions about Lauderdale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lauderdale, MS a good place to live?
Lauderdale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.