Pearl River County, MS
Living in Pearl River County
Bikeability5
Walkability18
Commute19
Public Transit5
Affordability82
Public Safety98
Airports25
Hospitals19
Colleges31
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
55kPopulation-704 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black13%
Caucasian82%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate30%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office21%
Service16%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$138kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$568Median Monthly Rent+$124 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home20%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity86%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas6%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Pearl River County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Pearl River County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (21%)(77%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 60 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 52 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Pearl River County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding69
Tornado54
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Pearl River County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Pearl River County, MS
Union Baptist Academy
13 miles, S
Union Baptist Kindergarten
13 miles, S
Heritage Christian Academy
17 miles, S
Annunciation Catholic School
17 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Pearl River County, MS
Saint Joseph Seminary College
36 miles, SW
William Carey University
41 miles, NE
University of Southern Mississippi
41 miles, N
Southeastern Louisiana University
55 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Pearl River County, MS
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home
6 miles, NE
Highland Community Hospital
16 miles, S
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
17 miles, W
Stone County Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Pearl River County, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
40 miles, SE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
50 miles, N
Mobile Regional Airport
80 miles, E