Hancock County, MS
Living in Hancock County
Bikeability23
Walkability20
Commute37
Public Transit11
Affordability77
Public Safety91
Airports28
Hospitals22
Colleges35
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
47kPopulation+4.6k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated
65%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$148kMedian Home Value-$3.2k (2010–19)
44%Built 2000 or Later
$668Median Monthly Rent-$19 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
LP gas3%
Utility gas5%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Hancock County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Hancock County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado51
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Hancock County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Hancock County, MS
Our Lady Academy
11 miles, SE
Union Baptist Academy
14 miles, N
Union Baptist Kindergarten
14 miles, N
Annie's Kindergarten and Day Care
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Hancock County, MS
Saint Joseph Seminary College
39 miles, W
Southern University at New Orleans
42 miles, SW
University of New Orleans
43 miles, SW
Dillard University
44 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Hancock County, MS
Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
9 miles, SE
Highland Community Hospital
16 miles, NW
Ochsner Medical Center-Northshore, Llc
17 miles, SW
Southern Surgical Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Hancock County, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
25 miles, E
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
75 miles, N
Mobile Regional Airport
77 miles, E