Poplarville, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
2,814 332.4M (US)
Median Age
21.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,147 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$164,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$571 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$701 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
43.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pearl River County
1
Picayune Urban Area
1
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pearl River County
2
Picayune Urban Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 49
Feb 5 0 52
Mar 5 0 58
Apr 5 0 66
May 5 0 73
Jun 5 0 79
Jul 5 0 81
Aug 5 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 4 0 67
Nov 5 0 58
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (75%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 19%
Other 2%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Poplarville Upper Elementary Sch
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Poplarville Jr Sr High School
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Pearl River Community College
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Our Lady of the Angels Hospital
20 miles, W • 2.3 star
Highland Community Hospital
21 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
77 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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