Meridian

Lauderdale County, Mississippi

Population 72K |Median income $50,817 |4 hospitals

Population

71,504

Lauderdale County

Median Income

$50,817

-25% vs avg

Median Home Value

$133,300

-41% vs avg

Median Age

39.7

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

72K-11%

Median Income

$50,817+40%

Median Home Value

$133,300+53%

Poverty Rate

26.3%+9%

Unemployment

5.6%-49%

Economics

Median Rent

$953/mo

Poverty Rate

26.3% +85% vs avg

Unemployment 5.6%

Bachelor's Degree+ 23.6%

Work From Home 5.2%

Public Transit 0.2%

Population

White 50.9%

African American 40.8%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%

Asian 0.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

47.5%

Obesity

42.1%

Short Sleep Duration

40.8%

Physical Inactivity

35.7%

Current Smoking

18.5%

Frequent Mental Distress

17.5%

Diabetes

16.7%

Frequent Physical Distress

15.8%

Binge Drinking

12.4%

Lack of Health Insurance

12%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 82.2%

Dental Visit 8.6%

Other Measures

Current Asthma

10.3%

Coronary Heart Disease

8.4%

Stroke

5.2%

Hospitals 4 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

2.5/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

OCHSNER RUSH HOSPITAL

MERIDIAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★★☆☆

ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

MERIDIAN · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Meridian Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Mississippi Through 1:00 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Meridian, MS? ▼

Meridian, MS has a population of 71,504 people, located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi.

What is the median household income in Meridian? ▼

The median household income in Meridian, MS is $50,817 per year. The poverty rate is 26.3%.

What is the median home value in Meridian? ▼

The median home value in Meridian, MS is $133,300. Median rent is $953/month.

What are the top health concerns in Meridian? ▼

The top health indicators in Meridian include High Blood Pressure (47.5%), Obesity (42.1%), Short Sleep Duration (40.8%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Meridian? ▼

Meridian has 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Meridian? ▼

The median age in Meridian, MS is 39.7 years. 23.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Meridian, MS is located in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. With a population of 72K and a median household income of $50,817, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 4 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Meridian area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Lauderdale County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.