Ocean Springs, MS

Living in Ocean Springs

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Bikeability 20
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Walkability 17
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Commute 68
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Public Transit 16
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Affordability 67
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 22
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Colleges 28
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Schools 65
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Residents

18k Population +471 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age -1 (2010–19)
38% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black7%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate24%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree16%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$59k Median Household Income -$803 (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$174k Median Home Value +$5.2k (2010–19)
21% Built 2000 or Later
$776 Median Monthly Rent -$44 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity70%
LP gas2%
Utility gas27%

Crime

Violent Crime in Ocean Springs

United States45
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area25
Jackson County19

Property Crime in Ocean Springs

United States48
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area70
Jackson County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (28%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 79 7 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 77 6 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ocean Springs

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding42
Tornado38
Coastal Flooding13
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Ocean Springs, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Ocean Springs, MS

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Grace Baptist Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Ocean Springs, MS

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Spring Hill College
44 miles, NE
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University of Mobile
48 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Ocean Springs, MS

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Merit Health Biloxi
6 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Ocean Springs, MS

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