West Hattiesburg, MS
Living in West Hattiesburg
Bikeability
22
Walkability
17
Commute
66
Public Transit
6
Affordability
88
Public Safety
74
Airports
6
Hospitals
8
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
35
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.4k
Population
-164 (2010–19)
35 y
Median Age
+4 (2010–19)
34%
College-Educated
62%
Family Households
+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black37%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school19%
High school graduate18%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree16%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$776 (2010–19)
73%
Above Poverty
-3% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
59%
Lived Here Last Year
-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K36%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector63%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Sales and office25%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle1%
Taxicab3%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$144k
Median Home Value
+$3.2k (2010–19)
30%
Built 2000 or Later
$643
Median Monthly Rent
+$46 (2010–19)
44%
Owner-Occupied
+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached42%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199928%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197926%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K35%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity81%
Utility gas19%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Hattiesburg
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Lamar County20
Property Crime in West Hattiesburg
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Lamar County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Hattiesburg
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding45
Tornado37
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Hattiesburg, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Hattiesburg, MS
Grace Community School
2 miles, W
Montessori Childrens House
3 miles, E
Presbyterian Christian School
5 miles, E
Central Baptist School
5 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Hattiesburg, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
3 miles, NE
William Carey University
5 miles, E
Southeastern Baptist College
33 miles, NE
Saint Joseph Seminary College
70 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Hattiesburg, MS
Merit Health Wesley
1 miles, NE
Forrest General Hospital
3 miles, E
South Mississippi State Hospital
10 miles, S
Covington County Hospital Cah
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near West Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
11 miles, N
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
65 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
80 miles, SE
Key Field
80 miles, NE