Wiggins, MS

Living in Wiggins

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 5
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 16
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Colleges 23
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Schools 28
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Residents

4.5k Population +225 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black28%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school21%
High school graduate35%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
79% Above Poverty +18% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$115k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$511 Median Monthly Rent +$132 (2010–19)
45% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity66%
LP gas2%
Utility gas32%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wiggins

United States45
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area25
Stone County28

Property Crime in Wiggins

United States48
Mississippi57
Gulfport Metro Area70
Stone County30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 49 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 6 0
Jul 81 6 0
Aug 81 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 51 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wiggins

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding53
Tornado39
Hurricane Force Winds2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wiggins, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wiggins, MS

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Bass Memorial Academy
23 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Wiggins, MS

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University of Mobile
60 miles, E

Hospitals

Hospitals near Wiggins, MS

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Stone County Hospital
2 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Wiggins, MS

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