Pascagoula

Pascagoula, Mississippi Overview

Pascagoula faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (41.4/100) and ranking #16 of 20 cities in Mississippi. Even so, the city scores 80/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Fiscal Health score of 6/100.

Income & Employment in Pascagoula

The median household income in Pascagoula is $43,286, 18% below the statewide median of $52,985. The local unemployment rate of 3.5% is lower than the state’s 3.7%. Population declined 0.5%.

Safety in Pascagoula

Pascagoula reports 223.4 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 270 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 4131.8 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Pascagoula

The median home value is $132,500. Median monthly rent is $896. Renters spend 24.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Pascagoula

The adult obesity rate in Pascagoula is 45.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. Diabetes prevalence is elevated at 17.4%. Residents report an average of 18.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Mississippi ranks #47 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Pascagoula

Pascagoula has a high school graduation rate of 86%. The student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Per-pupil spending is $15,771. The city has 11 public schools serving 3,667 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Pascagoula

The annual average temperature in Pascagoula is 70.6°F. Summers average 84.4°F. Winters average 57.9°F. Annual precipitation is 52.1 inches. The average commute of 17.9 minutes is notably short.

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