Wiggins, MS
Living in Wiggins
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute73
Public Transit2
Affordability93
Public Safety63
Airports19
Hospitals16
Colleges23
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools28
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.5kPopulation+225 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black28%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
79%Above Poverty+18% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
76%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$115kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$511Median Monthly Rent+$132 (2010–19)
45%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity66%
LP gas2%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wiggins
United States45
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area25
Stone County28
Property Crime in Wiggins
United States48
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area70
Stone County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 52 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 58 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wiggins
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado39
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wiggins, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wiggins, MS
Gateway Christian Academy
1 miles, SW
St Patrick Catholic High School
22 miles, S
Bass Memorial Academy
23 miles, NW
Bass Christian Elementary School
24 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Wiggins, MS
William Carey University
32 miles, N
University of Southern Mississippi
34 miles, N
University of South Alabama
58 miles, E
University of Mobile
60 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wiggins, MS
Stone County Hospital
2 miles, SE
Pearl River County Hospital & Nursing Home
24 miles, W
South Mississippi State Hospital
27 miles, NW
Gulfport Behavioral Health System
28 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Wiggins, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
31 miles, S
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
44 miles, N
Mobile Regional Airport
54 miles, E