Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Population 47,239

Hattiesburg is located in Forrest County, MS. The population is 47,239, making Hattiesburg the largest city in Forrest County and the 4th largest city in the state of Mississippi.

There are 20 public schools in Hattiesburg with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Hattiesburg is moderate , and there are 92 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Hattiesburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Hattiesburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Hattiesburg include West Hattiesburg, Arnold Line and Glendale.

Hattiesburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 55.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.8%

Crime Rate

47.32% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 379
  • Violent Crimes: 231
  • Robbery: 50
  • Burglary: 585
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

30.47% Higher than national avg.
  • 92 offenders in Hattiesburg
  • 19.48 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

418 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 72
  • Registered Polluters: 17
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 316

Unemployment

Moderate 3.5%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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20 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 20 K-12 public schools in Hattiesburg, MS and 5 private schools. Homefacts rates Hattiesburg's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
5 Private Schools

Alpha Christian School

Central Baptist School

Montessori Childrens House

Sacred Heart Catholic School

Word Of Faith Christian Academy

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6 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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8 Former Drug Labs view all

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150 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Hattiesburg, MS issued 150 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 150 permits, 39 were issued for single family homes and 111 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Hattiesburg, MS issued 147 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 147 permits, 39 were issued for single family homes and 108 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $568
  • 1 Bedroom: $716
  • 2 Bedrooms: $862
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,114
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,262

Zip Codes

39401 39402 39403 39404 39406 39407

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Environmental Hazards

418 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Hattiesburg, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Hattiesburg, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Hattiesburg, 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 Hattiesburg, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Hattiesburg, MS: $30,748

Unemployment

Unemployment in Hattiesburg is 3.5%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.99%
White Collar - 62.01%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Steven Palazzo

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

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38 Cemeteries view all

88 FCC Towers view all

6 Fire Stations view all

2 Hospitals view all

2 Libraries view all

4 Police Stations view all

7 Retirement Homes view all

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