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Is Pascagoula a Good Place to Live? Pascagoula, Mississippi: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Pascagoula ranks #1207 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #213 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($144,700, #22 of 231) and low rents ($894/mo, #49 of 231), and trails on high poverty (24.4%, #219 of 234) and low household income ($52,222, #210 of 234).
Pascagoula by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Pascagoula's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula's cost of living index is 90, 10% below the US level of 100 and #206 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $894/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $143,942, 27% below the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
| Measure | Pascagoula | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 90#206 of 1,308 | 87 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $143,942#33 of 1,187 | $197,606 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,119/mo#63 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $144,700#76 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $894/mo#81 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 20.5%#514 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Pascagoula housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Pascagoula is in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro.
Mississippi housing market →Is Pascagoula safe?
Pascagoula recorded 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 31% above the US rate of 328 and 90% above Mississippi's 227. That ranks #760 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #119 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Pascagoula Police Department. Property crime runs 4,322 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Pascagoula | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 431#760 of 1,085 | 227 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 4,322#1060 of 1,085 | 1,264 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Pascagoula?
The median household in Pascagoula earns $52,222, 37% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.3%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Pascagoula | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $52,222#1198 of 1,312 | $59,127 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.3% · US 4.3% | 4.2%#576 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 24.4%#1225 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -0.4%#906 of 1,132 | +0.1% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Pascagoula?
The median resident of Pascagoula is 35.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 21.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1112 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 35.9 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 21.7%#1112 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 53.6% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Pascagoula's schools and health?
Pascagoula's 11 public schools graduate 86% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 12.8 students per teacher and $15,771 spent per pupil. 45.5% of adults are obese and 17.4% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Pascagoula | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 86%#647 of 1,063 | 88.9% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 12.8#154 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $15,771#497 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 45.5%#1288 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 17.4%#1275 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 18.4%#933 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 15%#1077 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 3,667 students are enrolled in Pascagoula's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Pascagoula?
The average commute in Pascagoula is 18.7 minutes (Mississippi 26.4); 0% of workers take transit and 3.4% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Pascagoula scores 8.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.4°F and winters 53.7°F, with 61.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Pascagoula | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 18.7 min#235 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 3.5%#290 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 84.6% | 81.2% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 3.4% | 6.2% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.4#956 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.5 | 40.9 | 5 |
| Feb | 66.4 | 44.6 | 4 |
| Mar | 72.2 | 50.1 | 4.7 |
| Apr | 77.6 | 55.7 | 4.4 |
| May | 84.3 | 63 | 5 |
| Jun | 89.6 | 71.1 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 90.9 | 73.4 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 73.2 | 7.9 |
| Sep | 88 | 69 | 4.8 |
| Oct | 80.7 | 57.7 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 71.4 | 46.9 | 3.8 |
| Dec | 64.8 | 43.2 | 4.9 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pascagoula Lott International Airport.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 67.8°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 81.4°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 53.7°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 61.7 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Pascagoula Lott International Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Pascagoula?
Jackson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 70% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jackson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.4% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
| Measure | Pascagoula | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 44#571 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.4%#1222 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Jackson County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Jackson County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.22% | 94% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.011% | 85% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0088% | 83% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.1% | 70% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0082% | 48% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0011% | 31% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Pascagoula compare with similar-size cities?
Pascagoula is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #213 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 21,710.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #1207 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 | 18.7 min |
| Bear, DEPop. 22,370 | #758 | 54.1 | $91,687 | $1,771/mo | no data | 24.1 min |
| Junction City, KSPop. 22,331 | #812 | 53.2 | $61,181 | $1,024/mo | 609 | 19 min |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #1231 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 | 15.1 min |
| Sanford, MEPop. 22,247 | #521 | 57.8 | $72,524 | $1,152/mo | 190 | 28.1 min |
| Mesquite, NVPop. 22,059 | #744 | 54.3 | $75,227 | $1,181/mo | 119 | 18.9 min |
| Kailua (Hawaii County), HIPop. 21,818 | #1050 | 48.9 | $88,211 | $1,754/mo | no data | 20.3 min |
| Derry, NHPop. 21,339 | #381 | 60.4 | $91,673 | $1,549/mo | county/metro | 29.3 min |
| Ashland, KYPop. 21,295 | #957 | 50.8 | $52,715 | $872/mo | 244 | 20.9 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Pascagoula compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Pascagoula ranks #17 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 44.7 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 12% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 90% above the statewide rate. Homes are 27% below the typical Mississippi home.
| City | Rank in MS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MSPop. 27,946 | #1 | 68.8 | $119,338 | $1,853/mo | 21 |
| Brandon, MSPop. 25,542 | #2 | 63.2 | $92,783 | $1,382/mo | 50 |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #3 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #4 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #5 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 |
| Oxford, MSPop. 26,411 | #6 | 57.3 | $64,451 | $1,071/mo | 140 |
| Southaven, MSPop. 56,226 | #7 | 56.0 | $78,483 | $1,445/mo | 266 |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #8 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 |
| Ridgeland, MSPop. 24,587 | #9 | 52.6 | $66,038 | $1,336/mo | 320 |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #10 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 |
| Starkville, MSPop. 25,721 | #11 | 52.0 | $42,125 | $916/mo | 58 |
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #12 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 |
| Hattiesburg, MSPop. 48,619 | #13 | 49.3 | $46,342 | $1,005/mo | 256 |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #14 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 |
| Columbus, MSPop. 23,348 | #15 | 46.5 | $42,235 | $897/mo | 470 |
| Jackson, MSPop. 146,631 | #16 | 45.4 | $42,071 | $1,055/mo | 400 |
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #18 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #19 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #20 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year |
All 20 Mississippi cities we track, by overall score. Mississippi statewide: median income $59,127, violent crime 226.9 per 100,000.
How is Pascagoula's score calculated?
Pascagoula scores 44.7 out of 100, #1207 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Mississippi's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Pascagoula. Similar-size median 41.9.
41.6 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Pascagoula's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
48.2 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Pascagoula. Similar-size median 56.5.
24.4 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Pascagoula's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
64.8 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Pascagoula's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
86.7 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Pascagoula. Similar-size median 50.8.
17.9 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Pascagoula. Similar-size median 35.2.
36.5 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Pascagoula. Similar-size median 48.3.
39.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Pascagoula's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
38.9 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
29.3 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Pascagoula's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Pascagoula has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Pascagoula
Is Pascagoula, MS a good place to live?
Pascagoula ranks #1207 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #213 of 234 towns and #17 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for affordable homes ($144,700, #22 of 231) and low rents ($894/mo, #49 of 231), and trails on high poverty (24.4%, #219 of 234) and low household income ($52,222, #210 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula's cost of living index is 90, 10% below the US level of 100 and #206 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $894/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $143,942, 27% below the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
What is the crime rate in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula recorded 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 31% above the US rate of 328 and 90% above Mississippi's 227. That ranks #760 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #119 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Pascagoula Police Department. Property crime runs 4,322 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Pascagoula?
The median household in Pascagoula earns $52,222, 37% below the US figure of $83,163 and 12% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 4.2% (US 4.3%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.4% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Pascagoula?
Median rent in Pascagoula is $894/mo (Census), #81 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,119/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 20.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Pascagoula?
The typical home value in Pascagoula is $143,942, down 0.5% in a year, against $197,606 for Mississippi and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $144,700.
How are the public schools in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula's 11 public schools graduate 86% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 12.8 students per teacher and $15,771 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Pascagoula?
The average commute is 18.7 minutes, #235 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Mississippi. 3.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula averages 67.8°F over the year, 81.4°F in summer and 53.7°F in winter, with 61.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Pascagoula walkable?
Pascagoula scores 8.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Pascagoula at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Jackson County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.4% of building value, higher than 93% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Pascagoula?
Jackson County's air had a median air quality index of 44, and 70% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Pascagoula?
Pascagoula has 21,710 residents. The median resident of Pascagoula is 35.9 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 21.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1112 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 53.6% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Pascagoula compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Pascagoula ranks #17 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 44.7 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 12% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 90% above the statewide rate. Homes are 27% below the typical Mississippi home.
What cities are similar in size to Pascagoula?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Pascagoula's population of 21,710 are Bear, DE (#758 overall), Junction City, KS (#812 overall), Ruston, LA (#1231 overall), Sanford, ME (#521 overall), and Mesquite, NV (#744 overall). Pascagoula is #1207.