Most working residents leave Lambert for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marks (12%), Batesville (10%) and Clarksdale (7%). Half commute less than 35 miles.

Marks

12%

Batesville

10%

Clarksdale

Memphis, TN

1%Work in townlive and work in Lambert 35 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 32Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lambert →

Health in Lambert

Compared with Mississippi

2better than MS·19worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 8▼ 3 close Habits 1▲ 2▼ 1 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

9.3%Fewer binge drinkersMS 13.6% · better 5.3%Fewer adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · better 24%More adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · worse

Care nearby

Quitman Community HospitalMarks · 3.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Children's ClinicClarksdale · 15 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lambert · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lambert →

Natural hazards in Lambert

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌵 Drought

4Does Lambert flood?paid flood claims since 1998 9Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lambert

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lambert →

Climate in Lambert

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Lambert has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 34°, and snow is almost unheard of.

54° / 36°Winter

74° / 52°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

75° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Lambert get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 7, with the last in spring around Mar 17.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lambert →

Schools in Lambert

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School Grade B

The public schools Lambert’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictQuitman County School DistrictSchools1

Quitman County Elementary C+Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 331 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.