Petal School District, MS

Living in Petal School District

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 10
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Commute 56
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 77
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 10
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Colleges 9
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Schools 63
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Residents

20k Population -222 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
78% Family Households +3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate28%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household78%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$56k Median Household Income +$6.2k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$150k Median Home Value +$26k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$658 Median Monthly Rent +$87 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home13%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas29%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Petal School District

United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Forrest County14

Property Crime in Petal School District

United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Forrest County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 47 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 Petal School District

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado46
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Petal School District, MS

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Petal School District, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Petal School District, MS

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University of Mobile
74 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Petal School District, MS

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Merit Health Wesley
9 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Petal School District, MS

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Key Field
74 miles, N