At a Glance
Median Income
$66,016
$31,138 per capita
Home Value
$178,500
Zillow: $247,627
Median Rent
$1,126/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
283/100K
6,881/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Latimer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Latimer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Latimer a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Latimer residents earn a median household income of $66,016 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,138. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Latimer is $178,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,627. Median rent is $1,126/month, with 31.2% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Latimer reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,881/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in Latimer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Latimer has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population6,474
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density398/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,016
Per Capita$31,138
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,500
Rent$1,126
Ownership78.7%
Zillow$247,627
Housing Units2,480
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property6,881/100K
Health
Obesity41.9%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Latimer was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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