Wiggins, Mississippi

Population 4,399

Wiggins is located in Stone County, MS. The population is 4,399, making Wiggins the largest city in Stone County.

There are 3 public schools in Wiggins with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Wiggins is low , and there are 44 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wiggins is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wiggins property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wiggins include Perkinston, McHenry and Brooklyn.

Wiggins Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 21.3%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.7%

Crime Rate

45.52% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 195
  • Violent Crimes: 108
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 736
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

86.46% Higher than national avg.
  • 44 offenders in Wiggins
  • 100.02 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

65 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 5
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 55

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 3 K-12 public schools in Wiggins, MS and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Wiggins's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
1 Private School

Gateway Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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

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20 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wiggins, MS issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 20 permits, 12 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wiggins, MS issued 17 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 17 permits, 11 were issued for single family homes and 6 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $655
  • 2 Bedrooms: $765
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,040
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,195

Zip Codes

39573 39577

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Environmental Hazards

65 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Wiggins, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Wiggins, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
    Wiggins, 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 53.57°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wiggins, MS

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wiggins, MS: $42,913

Unemployment

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

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 59.45%
White Collar - 40.55%

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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29 Cemeteries view all

15 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

2 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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