Waveland, Mississippi

Population 6,492

Waveland is located in Hancock County, MS. The population is 6,492, making Waveland the 3rd largest city in Hancock County.

There are 1 public schools in Waveland with an average Homefacts rating of NA. The total crime rate for Waveland is moderate , and there are 6 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Waveland is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Waveland property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Waveland include Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead and Henderson Point.

Waveland Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Not Determined
  • No High School Diploma: 20%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 12.8%

Crime Rate

27.92% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 80
  • Violent Crimes: 255
  • Robbery: 111
  • Burglary: 827
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

31.75% Lower than national avg.
  • 6 offenders in Waveland
  • 9.24 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

25 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 1
  • Tanks & Spills: 24

Unemployment

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

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 1 K-12 public school in Waveland, MS and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Waveland's schools as Not Determined, with an overall NA rating.
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6 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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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Waveland, MS

Property Reports view all

14 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Waveland, MS issued 14 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Waveland, MS issued 13 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: $615
  • 1 Bedroom: $680
  • 2 Bedrooms: $795
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,100
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,235

Zip Codes

39520 39576

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Environmental Hazards

25 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Waveland, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Waveland, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.79 Average
    Waveland, 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 Waveland, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Waveland, MS: $38,207

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.68%
White Collar - 54.32%

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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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Waveland, MS

8 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Waveland, MS

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Waveland, MS
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