Ocean Springs, MS
Living in Ocean Springs
Bikeability20
Walkability17
Commute68
Public Transit16
Affordability67
Public Safety83
Airports22
Hospitals22
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+471 (2010–19)
42 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
38%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$59kMedian Household Income-$803 (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value+$5.2k (2010–19)
21%Built 2000 or Later
$776Median Monthly Rent-$44 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity70%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ocean Springs
United States45
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area25
Jackson County19
Property Crime in Ocean Springs
United States48
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area70
Jackson County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 54 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 7 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 60 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ocean Springs
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado38
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ocean Springs, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ocean Springs, MS
Grace Baptist Academy
1 miles, NE
Children's House Montessori School
2 miles, W
Treehouse Montessori Christian School
2 miles, W
Sacred Heart Elementary
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ocean Springs, MS
University of South Alabama
42 miles, NE
Spring Hill College
44 miles, NE
University of Mobile
48 miles, NE
United States Sports Academy
55 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ocean Springs, MS
Merit Health Biloxi
6 miles, W
81st Medical Group (Keesler AFB)
8 miles, W
Singing River Health System
15 miles, E
Garden Park Medical Center
18 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ocean Springs, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
17 miles, W
Mobile Regional Airport
38 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
80 miles, NW