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What are the crime rate and median income in Southaven, MS?
The violent-crime rate in Southaven was 2.7 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 17% higher than the statewide rate (2.3). Its median household earns $78,483 and the median home value is $236,300. Population: about 56,226 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Southaven?
Southaven's violent-crime rate for 2025 was 2.7 per 1,000 residents, based on 155 offenses reported to the FBI. That is 17% higher than the Mississippi rate (2.3), and 19% lower than the national rate (3.3). 1 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 958 offenses (16.5 per 1,000; Mississippi: 12.6). Violent crimes fell 3% between 2021 and 2025 (160 to 155).
| Offense (2025) | Southaven count | Per 1,000 | Mississippi per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 155 | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.02 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 14 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 24 | 0.41 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 116 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 958 | 16.5 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 78 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 772 | 13.3 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 108 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Southaven changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 160 | 1,624 | 2 |
| 2022 | 129 | 1,860 | 0 |
| 2023 | 123 | 1,860 | 4 |
| 2024 | 177 | 1,165 | 1 |
| 2025 | 155 | 958 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Southaven Police Department's own reports.
How does Southaven compare with Mississippi?
Households in Southaven have a median income of $78,483 (Mississippi: $56,447). Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $236,300, and half of renters pay more than $1,445 a month. About 56,226 people live on 41 square miles of land, roughly 1,361 per square mile. The city lies in DeSoto County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Southaven | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 56,226 | 2,946,779 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $78,483 | $56,447 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $236,300 | $169,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,445 | $954 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 12.6% | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 25.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 72.5% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 36.2 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Southaven?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Southaven. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Lake Greenbrook Dam (25 ft) and Stonehedge Dam (18 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for DeSoto County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Southaven?
No highway work zones were listed in Southaven city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Southaven?
Inside the city limits there are 10 public schools (2024-25) and 1 private schools (2023-24). 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: 1 state park or recreation area: TO Fuller State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Southaven
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Southaven city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Range USA (Southaven), Range USA #32 (Southaven) and Sportsmans Warehouse #211 (Southaven).
Liquor stores
11 liquor stores are on the map inside the Southaven city limits: B F Kaufman's Wines and Liquor Store (Southaven), Bob's Discount Liquor (Southaven), D Vine Wines & Spirits (Southaven), Discount Wine & Liquor (Southaven), Euphorialiquor1 (Southaven), Grapevine Liquor & Wine (Southaven), Liquor & Wine 4 Less (Southaven), Norm's Liquor (Southaven) and 3 more. Mississippi has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Southaven city limits on the map.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Southaven?
In 2025, Southaven had 2.7 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (155 reported), 17% higher than the Mississippi rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 16.5 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Southaven?
$78,483 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $56,447 for Mississippi.
How much do homes cost in Southaven?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $236,300 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $169,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Southaven?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for DeSoto County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Memphis, TN (11 mi) · Collierville, TN (17 mi) · Bartlett, TN (21 mi) · Jonesboro, AR (72 mi) · Jackson, TN (81 mi) · North Little Rock, AR (129 mi)
More: Mississippi statewide numbers · county page: DeSoto County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Southaven city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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