Purvis, MS
Living in Purvis
Bikeability3
Walkability11
Commute46
Public Transit3
Affordability100
Public Safety75
Airports9
Hospitals12
Colleges17
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.4kPopulation+590 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated
60%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black29%
Caucasian63%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial7%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate38%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$7.2k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-11% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office26%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$38k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$519Median Monthly Rent+$90 (2010–19)
50%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
Utility gas53%
Crime
Violent Crime in Purvis
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Lamar County20
Property Crime in Purvis
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Lamar County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (18%)(80%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump81%
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 | 81 | 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 Purvis
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado39
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Purvis, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Purvis, MS
Lamar Christian School
2 miles, NW
Bass Christian Elementary School
3 miles, S
Bass Memorial Academy
3 miles, S
Central Baptist School
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Purvis, MS
William Carey University
13 miles, NE
University of Southern Mississippi
13 miles, N
Southeastern Baptist College
44 miles, N
Saint Joseph Seminary College
60 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Purvis, MS
South Mississippi State Hospital
2 miles, NW
Merit Health Wesley
12 miles, N
Forrest General Hospital
13 miles, N
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Purvis, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
23 miles, N
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
55 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
76 miles, SE
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
90 miles, NW