Petal, MS
Living in Petal
Bikeability17
Walkability23
Commute63
Public Transit7
Affordability82
Public Safety88
Airports5
Hospitals9
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools64
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+283 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
31%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
75%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian78%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate29%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$7.8k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector71%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office26%
Service11%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$142kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$633Median Monthly Rent+$46 (2010–19)
59%Owner-Occupied-11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas2%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Petal
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Forrest County14
Property Crime in Petal
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Forrest County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump74%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Petal
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado44
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petal, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petal, MS
Sacred Heart Catholic School
4 miles, SW
Presbyterian Christian School
5 miles, SW
Central Baptist School
6 miles, SW
Montessori Childrens House
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Petal, MS
William Carey University
4 miles, SW
University of Southern Mississippi
6 miles, W
Southeastern Baptist College
28 miles, N
University of Mobile
76 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petal, MS
Forrest General Hospital
6 miles, W
Merit Health Wesley
8 miles, W
South Mississippi State Hospital
17 miles, SW
Perry County General Hosp
18 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Petal, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
10 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
66 miles, S
Key Field
74 miles, NE
Mobile Regional Airport
74 miles, SE