Gulfport, Mississippi

Population 70,101

Gulfport is located in Harrison County, MS. The population is 70,101, making Gulfport the largest city in Harrison County and the 2nd largest city in the state of Mississippi.

There are 29 public schools in Gulfport with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Gulfport is high , and there are 121 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gulfport is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gulfport property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gulfport include Long Beach, Biloxi and Lyman.

Gulfport Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 64.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.7%

Crime Rate

51.79% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 370
  • Violent Crimes: 326
  • Robbery: 90
  • Burglary: 579
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

21.54% Higher than national avg.
  • 121 offenders in Gulfport
  • 17.26 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

343 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 14
  • Registered Polluters: 22
  • Superfunds: 17
  • Tanks & Spills: 290

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

29 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 29 K-12 public schools in Gulfport, MS and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Gulfport's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.
4 Private Schools

Christian Collegiate Academy

St James School

Temple Christian Academy

Westminster Academy

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4 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

121 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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

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132 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gulfport, MS issued 132 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 132 permits, 130 were issued for single family homes and 2 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gulfport, MS issued 259 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 259 permits, 126 were issued for single family homes and 133 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $674
  • 1 Bedroom: $749
  • 2 Bedrooms: $877
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,218
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,366

Zip Codes

39501 39502 39503 39505 39506 39507 39531 39532 39560

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Environmental Hazards

343 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.47°
  • February 54.12°
  • March 60.77°
  • April 68.32°
  • May 75.6°
  • June 82.37°
  • July 83.17°
  • August 83.3°
  • September 79.37°
  • October 69.1°
  • November 59.6°
  • December 53.57°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gulfport, MS

Earthquakes
Gulfport, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gulfport, MS has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gulfport, MS has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gulfport, MS has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gulfport, MS: $39,320

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gulfport is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.31%
White Collar - 49.69%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Steven Palazzo

Neighborhood Info

2 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 Cemeteries view all

66 FCC Towers view all

12 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

5 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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