Hide-A-Way Lake, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pearl River County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,615 Population 1,732/sq mi density
$70,333 Median Income $35,825 per capita
$195,500 Home Value $190,590 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$70,333 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Hide-A-Way Lake, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,333
6% below
$35,825 per capita
Home Value
$195,500
31% below
Zillow: $190,590
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
197% above
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F

How Hide-A-Way Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hide-A-Way Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
69%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
297%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hide-A-Way Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hide-A-Way Lake residents earn a median household income of $70,333 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,825. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,010 business establishments, including 98 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hide-A-Way Lake is $195,500 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,590. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Education

24.8% of adults in Hide-A-Way Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hide-A-Way Lake has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,615
Median Age43.8 yrs
Density1,732/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,333
Per Capita$35,825
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$1,530M
Avg Weekly Wage$791

Housing

A+
Home Value$195,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$190,590
Housing Units906
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,930/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Rain66.7 in/yr
Elevation84 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+13.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute32 min
Broadband83.1%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Hide-A-Way Lake was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.