Petal School District, MS
Living in Petal School District
Bikeability
9
Walkability
10
Commute
56
Public Transit
3
Affordability
77
Public Safety
91
Airports
6
Hospitals
10
Colleges
9
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
63
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Petal School District, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Petal School District, MS
Sacred Heart Catholic School
5 miles, W
Presbyterian Christian School
6 miles, SW
Central Baptist School
6 miles, SW
Montessori Childrens House
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Petal School District, MS
William Carey University
5 miles, SW
University of Southern Mississippi
7 miles, W
Southeastern Baptist College
28 miles, N
University of Mobile
74 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Petal School District, MS
Forrest General Hospital
7 miles, W
Merit Health Wesley
9 miles, W
Perry County General Hosp
16 miles, E
South Mississippi State Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Petal School District, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
11 miles, NW
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
65 miles, S
Mobile Regional Airport
73 miles, SE
Key Field
74 miles, N