Perry County, MS
Living in Perry County
Bikeability2
Walkability11
Commute31
Public Transit3
Affordability99
Public Safety83
Airports11
Hospitals12
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-237 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black20%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$3.6k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
32 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Military1%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$87kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$367Median Monthly Rent+$43 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home33%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas10%
Utility gas5%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Perry County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Perry County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump76%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Perry County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding66
Tornado50
Hurricane Force Winds2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Perry County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Perry County, MS
Central Baptist School
20 miles, NW
Presbyterian Christian School
20 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Catholic School
21 miles, NW
Montessori Childrens House
22 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Perry County, MS
William Carey University
20 miles, NW
University of Southern Mississippi
23 miles, NW
Southeastern Baptist College
41 miles, N
University of Mobile
57 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Perry County, MS
Perry County General Hosp
13 miles, N
Forrest General Hospital
23 miles, NW
Stone County Hospital
24 miles, S
Merit Health Wesley
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Perry County, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
29 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
53 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
55 miles, SE
Key Field
82 miles, N