Pearlington, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
989 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,719 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
40 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$621 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hancock County
2
Gulfport-Biloxi Metro Area
3
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hancock County
4
Gulfport-Biloxi Metro Area
6
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 6 0 59
Apr 5 0 66
May 5 0 74
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 7 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 5 0 58
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Excessive Heat Risk

Hurricane Winds Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 81%
Hillary Clinton 17%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MS State Senate District 46, MS State House District 122, MS
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Schools

Honey Island Elementary School
7 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Delta College-Slidell Campus
11 miles, NW • 1 star
Nunez Community College
30 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Slidell Memorial Hospital
10 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
87 miles, E • 1.4 star
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