Hancock County, MS

Living in Hancock County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 20
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 11
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 28
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 35
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Schools 22
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Residents

47k Population +4.6k (2010–19)
44  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated
65% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black8%
Caucasian85%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income +$3.6k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$148k Median Home Value -$3.2k (2010–19)
44% Built 2000 or Later
$668 Median Monthly Rent -$19 (2010–19)
60% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200938%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity91%
LP gas3%
Utility gas5%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Hancock County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Hancock County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 6 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 82 7 0
Sep 78 5 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Hancock County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding63
Tornado51
Coastal Flooding20
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Hancock County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Hancock County, MS

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Our Lady Academy
11 miles, SE
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Union Baptist Academy
14 miles, N
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Colleges

Colleges near Hancock County, MS

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Dillard University
44 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Hancock County, MS

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Airports

Airports near Hancock County, MS

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