Kiln, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,454 Population 186/sq mi density
$70,708 Median Income $28,907 per capita
$150,500 Home Value $237,443 Zillow
$1,430 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,708 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,500 home value, $1,430/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Kiln, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,708
6% below
$28,907 per capita
Home Value
$150,500
47% below
Zillow: $237,443
Median Rent
$1,430/mo
23% above
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
18.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Kiln Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Kiln's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
53%
Rent
123%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
72%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kiln a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kiln residents earn a median household income of $70,708 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,907. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kiln is $150,500 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,443. Median rent is $1,430/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.

Education

5.5% of adults in Kiln hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kiln has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,454
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$70,708
Per Capita$28,907
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$2,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$150,500
Rent$1,430
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$237,443
Housing Units1,085
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain65.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation32 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.2%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Kiln was built in 1995.
30.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.