Forrest County Schools, MS

Living in Forrest County Schools

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 3
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Commute 60
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 11
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Hospitals 11
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Colleges 14
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Schools 23
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Residents

19k Population +1.8k (2010–19)
41  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
20% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
63% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black28%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate32%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$40k Median Household Income +$1.2k (2010–19)
76% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K35%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service15%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$111k Median Home Value +$5.4k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$563 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home26%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K22%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas13%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Forrest County Schools

United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Forrest County14

Property Crime in Forrest County Schools

United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Forrest County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (41%)(56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump54%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 48 6 0
Feb 52 6 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 65 5 0
May 73 5 0
Jun 79 5 0
Jul 82 6 0
Aug 81 5 0
Sep 77 4 0
Oct 67 4 0
Nov 58 5 0
Dec 50 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Forrest County Schools

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding59
Tornado49
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Forrest County Schools, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Forrest County Schools, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Forrest County Schools, MS

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Forrest County Schools, MS

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Merit Health Wesley
14 miles, NW
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Stone County Hospital
22 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Forrest County Schools, MS

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Key Field
88 miles, N