Purvis, Mississippi

Population 2,020

Purvis is located in Lamar County, MS. The population is 2,020, making Purvis the 2nd largest city in Lamar County.

There are 6 public schools in Purvis with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Purvis is moderate , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Purvis is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Purvis property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Purvis include Lumberton, West Hattiesburg and Hattiesburg.

Purvis Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.1%

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

77.20% Higher than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Purvis
  • 59.41 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

41 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 4
  • Tanks & Spills: 34

Unemployment

Low 2.8%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Purvis, MS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Purvis's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
1 Private School

Lamar Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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8 Former Drug Labs view all

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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Purvis, MS issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Purvis, MS issued 3 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: $600
  • 1 Bedroom: $750
  • 2 Bedrooms: $900
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,170
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,320

Zip Codes

39475

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Environmental Hazards

41 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Purvis, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Purvis, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
    Purvis, 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 Purvis, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Purvis, MS: $37,199

Unemployment

Unemployment in Purvis is 2.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.35%
White Collar - 62.65%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Steven Palazzo

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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18 Cemeteries view all

18 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Purvis, MS

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Purvis, MS
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