Forrest County Schools, MS
Living in Forrest County Schools
Bikeability2
Walkability3
Commute60
Public Transit3
Affordability94
Public Safety88
Airports11
Hospitals11
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation+1.8k (2010–19)
41 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black28%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school14%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$5.4k (2010–19)
33%Built 2000 or Later
$563Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Forrest County Schools
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Forrest County14
Property Crime in Forrest County Schools
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Forrest County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%
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 Forrest County Schools
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado49
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Forrest County Schools, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Forrest County Schools, MS
Bass Christian Elementary School
9 miles, W
Bass Memorial Academy
9 miles, W
Lamar Christian School
10 miles, W
Central Baptist School
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Forrest County Schools, MS
William Carey University
12 miles, N
University of Southern Mississippi
14 miles, N
Southeastern Baptist College
43 miles, N
Saint Joseph Seminary College
65 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Forrest County Schools, MS
South Mississippi State Hospital
9 miles, W
Forrest General Hospital
13 miles, N
Merit Health Wesley
14 miles, NW
Stone County Hospital
22 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Forrest County Schools, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
23 miles, N
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
52 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
68 miles, SE
Key Field
88 miles, N