Picayune Urban Area, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
56,781 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,535 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$174,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$408 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$654 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi
2
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Mississippi
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 5 0 59
Apr 5 0 65
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 6 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 4 0 76
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 4 0 58
Dec 5 0 51

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 78%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MS State Senate District 40, MS State House District 106, MS
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Schools

Middle School of Poplarville
5 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
5 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Pearl River Community College
6 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Delta College-Slidell Campus
36 miles, SW • 1 star
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Hospitals

Highland Community Hospital
16 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
17 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
80 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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