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Olive Branch Area Facts

  • Olive Branch has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Olive Branch crime rates are 9% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Olive Branch is 18% higher than the Mississippi average
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crime has increased User Rating 3 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 10, 2020) Being next door to Memphis, crime has arrived and it is not as safe. My neighborhood has 3 teenagers roaming around during school hours, they stand behind people's bushes to pee, they smoke blunts and language is atrocious so I no longer want to work in my yard. It has become a ...Read More neighborhood I don't want to live in. Police respond quickly, Old Towne is great but not managed well, not Business friendly so more would come. Community spirit seems dimmed. Has a fledgling Hospital, ER okay, Nice restaurants Side Street, Japanese Fusion etc. Good Bakery. Excellent Dog Park, Animal Control excellent with the animals work well with the little resources the City provides. Public Works slow but to be expected. Several reputable Car repairs. Read Less
A Great Option! User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 13, 2019) Olive Branch is a growing, diverse and very affordable place to live. MS has a very low state income tax rate - partially avoidable if you put money in your children's MS 529 college savings plan - and properties in Olive Branch seem to be a little less expensive than in the neig ...Read More hboring, comparable cities in TN. You also avoid the higher crime rates and problems that seem prevalent in and around those same areas in TN. My safety concerns about moving to this part of the county are definitely lower given the professional and present approach of local law enforcement. Much of the inappropriate conduct that I see in TN seems minuscule or nonexistent in Olive Branch. Read Less
Racism still exists User Rating 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Racism still exists in 2018! As a minority I suffered for 8 months in this terrible place~called Olive Branch MS. It is sad that there are churches every where but they don’t practice what they preach. Shame on Y’all!! It is by far the worst place on earth! I experienced hatr ...Read More ed from the greeters at Home Depot to the rudeness of employees at Walmart this horrible HATE disease is everywhere! Niche reviewers be advised this town is 30 years behind the times THEY may never be accepting and won’t be conformed!! Read Less
Olive Branch: A Southern Gem User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Olive Branch, which is very close to the Tennessee border, for a while now. The city itself is great to live, and I don't have many complaints about it. The closest city is Memphis, and besides that is has a small town vibe in a good way.

The city itself is a
...Read More ffluent and has a high standard of living. The cost of living, average income, and real estate prices are all well above the average for the rest of Missouri. You're likely to find a good job here in Olive Branch, but may be better off in a different city if you'd like to continue your education.

The variety of shopping and restaurants leaves a little be desired, besides the local Walmart. Instead, Olive Branch has a number of parks and three country clubs to choose from. The Olive Branch Country Club and the adjoining park is the best area in Olive Branch in my opinion. Read Less
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Racism still exists User Rating 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 31, 2018) Racism still exists in 2018! As a minority I suffered for 8 months in this terrible place~called Olive Branch MS. It is sad that there are churches every where but they don’t practice what they preach. Shame on Y’all!! It is by far the worst place on earth! I experienced hatr ...Read More ed from the greeters at Home Depot to the rudeness of employees at Walmart this horrible HATE disease is everywhere! Niche reviewers be advised this town is 30 years behind the times THEY may never be accepting and won’t be conformed!! Read Less
Olive Branch: A Southern Gem User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I've been living in Olive Branch, which is very close to the Tennessee border, for a while now. The city itself is great to live, and I don't have many complaints about it. The closest city is Memphis, and besides that is has a small town vibe in a good way.

The city itself is a
...Read More ffluent and has a high standard of living. The cost of living, average income, and real estate prices are all well above the average for the rest of Missouri. You're likely to find a good job here in Olive Branch, but may be better off in a different city if you'd like to continue your education.

The variety of shopping and restaurants leaves a little be desired, besides the local Walmart. Instead, Olive Branch has a number of parks and three country clubs to choose from. The Olive Branch Country Club and the adjoining park is the best area in Olive Branch in my opinion. Read Less

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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Olive Branch? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Olive Branch City Park
      George Harrison Municipal Park
      Magnolia Park
      Southridge Community Park
      Whispering Woods
      South Woods Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Malco Olive Branch Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Panera Bread
      McDonald's
      Hardee's
      Wendy's
      KFC
      Taco Bell
      The Crossing
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Olive Branch? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Olive Branch.
      Drive to Work
      88%

      12% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      C- Health & Safety

      Is Olive Branch a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Parkwood Behavioral Health Systems
      Methodist Olive Branch Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Kroger
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors