Petal, Mississippi

Population 10,515

Petal is located in Forrest County, MS. The population is 10,515, making Petal the 2nd largest city in Forrest County.

There are 6 public schools in Petal with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Petal is low , and there are 24 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Petal is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Petal property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Petal include Glendale, Hattiesburg and Arnold Line.

Petal Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 10%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25%

Crime Rate

75.98% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 56
  • Violent Crimes: 28
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 336
  • Property Crime: 570
  • Larceny Theft: 178

Registered Offenders

40.67% Higher than national avg.
  • 24 offenders in Petal
  • 22.82 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

39 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 37

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Petal, MS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Petal's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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8 Former Drug Labs view all

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15 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Petal, MS issued 15 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Petal, MS issued 27 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $575
  • 1 Bedroom: $725
  • 2 Bedrooms: $870
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,125
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,275

Zip Codes

39401 39465

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Environmental Hazards

39 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Petal, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Petal, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
    Petal, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.82°
  • February 52.83°
  • March 59.93°
  • April 67.05°
  • May 74.29°
  • June 81.94°
  • July 82.67°
  • August 82.54°
  • September 77.45°
  • October 66.2°
  • November 57.52°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Petal, MS

Earthquakes
Petal, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Petal, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Petal, MS has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Petal, MS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Petal, MS: $53,834

Unemployment

Unemployment in Petal is 3.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.27%
White Collar - 60.73%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Steven Palazzo

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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17 Cemeteries view all

17 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Petal, MS

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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