Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg, Mississippi Overview

Hattiesburg scores 44.4/100 overall (D), ranking #14 of 20 cities in Mississippi — above the state composite of 31.5. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 87/100, while Fiscal Health lags at 4/100.

Income & Employment in Hattiesburg

The median household income in Hattiesburg is $44,140, 17% below the statewide median of $52,985. The local unemployment rate of 3% is lower than the state’s 3.7%. Population declined 0.2%.

Safety in Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg reports 254.6 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 270 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 4247.1 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Hattiesburg

With a cost of living index of 89.3, Hattiesburg is well below the national average of 100, offering meaningful savings on everyday expenses. The median home value is $153,600. Median monthly rent is $995.

Health & Wellness in Hattiesburg

The adult obesity rate in Hattiesburg is 38.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 13.6%. Residents report an average of 20.3 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg has a high school graduation rate of 90.2%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $12,685. The city has 18 public schools serving 11,022 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Hattiesburg

The annual average temperature in Hattiesburg is 70.8°F. Summers average 84.5°F. Winters average 58.2°F. Annual precipitation is 52.5 inches. The average commute of 15.5 minutes is notably short.

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