Rawls Springs, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
1,554 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
77.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$49,573 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
31 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$101,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$351 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$771 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Forrest County
2
Hattiesburg Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Forrest County
5
Hattiesburg Metro Area
4
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 6 0 47
Feb 6 0 51
Mar 6 0 58
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 66
Nov 5 0 57
Dec 5 0 50

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 43% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 46%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 4, MS State Senate District 45, MS State House District 90, MS
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Schools

Rawls Springs Attendance Center
<1 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Longleaf Elementary
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
North Forrest High School
4 miles, E • 2.8 star
North Forrest Attendance Center
4 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Colleges

The Academy of Hair Design Six
4 miles, SE • 1 star
Antonelli College-Hattiesburg
4 miles, SE • 1 star
University of Southern Mississippi
5 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Merit Health Wesley
4 miles, S • 2.3 star
Forrest General Hospital
6 miles, S • 1.4 star
Covington County Hospital Cah
20 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Key Field
75 miles, NE • 1 star
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