Mount Olive, MS

Mississippi · Covington County

Mount Olive is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 1,268.

1.4 /5.0

F Poor

1,268 Population 409/sq mi density

$57,100 Home Value $134,080 Zillow

$646 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent

66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr

45 Violent Crime/100K 1,504 property/100K

Overall

1.4 / 5.0

Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

45 violent crimes/100K (88% below avg)

Education

1.9 / 5.0

11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Home Value $57,100

80% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 45/100K

88% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 11.0%

67% lower than US avg

Median Rent $646

44% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 43.4%

35% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.7%

25% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 20.1%

62% higher than US avg

How Mount Olive Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,268

Median Age33.4 yrs

Density409/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 21%

Veterans3.4%

Economy

Per Capita$25,232

Unemployment2.7%

Poverty20.1%

County GDP$1,023M

Commute24 min

Housing

Home Value$57,100

Rent$646

Ownership71.3%

Zillow$134,080

Housing Units635

Rent Burden34.5%

Crime

Violent45/100K

Property1,504/100K

Health

Obesity43.4%

Uninsured11.6%

Smoking17.2%

Depression17.8%

Heart Disease6.2%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)

AQI43 (Good)

Rain58.1 in/yr

Sunny Days306/yr

Elevation342 ft (104 m)

Education

Bachelor's+11.0%

High School+82.5%

Graduate+11.5%

School Score3.72

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%

Commute24 min

Broadband71.5%

EV Stations1

Libraries3

Is Mount Olive a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Olive receives an overall livability score of 1.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, high obesity rates. Mount Olive faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. The poverty rate of 20.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Olive is $57,100, 80% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability.

Safety & Crime

Mount Olive is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,504 per 100,000, 23% below the national average.

Education

11.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. School test scores average 3.7/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Mount Olive enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 306 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Mount Olive has a population of 1,268 with a density of 409 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age is 33.4 years, 14% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 51.8% female and 48.2% male. The city is predominantly Black (78.2%), with 21.1% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.7% of residents. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 17.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 89.6% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,268

Total Population

409

People / sq mi

33.4yrs

Median Age

14% below US avg

3.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%

Female 51.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Olive vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.7%

26% above US avg

Spanish 1.3%

90% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Mount Olive vs U.S. Average

Per capita income is $25,232 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $859, 40% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 389 business establishments, including 26 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes. 1.6% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Mount Olive vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income


Per Capita Income	$25,232
Avg Weekly Wage	$859
IRS Avg AGI	$52,884
Gini Index	0.487 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.7%
	25% below US avg
Poverty Rate	20.1%
	62% above US avg
Establishments (County)	389
County GDP	$1,023M

Business (County)

Restaurants	26
Healthcare	27
Retail	83
Manufacturing	13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$2,514
	28% below US avg
Cost of Living	87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	4.40%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	23.9 min
Drive Alone	94.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Olive is $57,100, 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $134,080, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $646 (44% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $782 for a one-bedroom to $924 for a two-bedroom apartment. 71.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 635 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1997. The average annual property tax is $2,514 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 34.5% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$57,100
	80% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$134,080

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$646
	44% below US avg
Rent Burden	34.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$751
1 Bedroom	$782
2 Bedrooms	$924
3 Bedrooms	$1,177
4 Bedrooms	$1,295

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	71.3%
Owner-Occupied	71.3%
Renter-Occupied	28.7%
Housing Units	635
Median Year Built	1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$2,514
	28% below US avg
Effective Rate	4.40%

In Mount Olive, 43.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.6% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.2% of residents. 45.7% have high blood pressure. 17.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 12.6% report binge drinking. 34.6% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.8% report depression. 18.2% experience frequent mental distress. 11.6% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,285. The dentist ratio is 1:3,016. 22.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities.

Health Metrics: Mount Olive vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	43.4%
	35% above US avg
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart Disease	6.2%
High Blood Pressure	45.7%
Asthma	10.7%
COPD	7.3%
Cancer	5.9%
Stroke	4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	17.2%
	23% above US avg
Binge Drinking	12.6%
Physical Inactivity	34.6%
Depression	17.8%
Mental Distress	18.2%
Physical Distress	13.9%
Short Sleep	43.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	89.6%
Uninsured	11.6%
	35% above US avg
Primary Care	1:2,285
Dentists	1:3,016
Mental Health	1:821
Checkup Rate	82.5%
Dental Visits	7.8%
Premature Death	15,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access	22.2%
Healthcare Facilities	27

Mount Olive has a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents, 88% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,504 per 100,000, 23% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Mount Olive receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Mount Olive vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	44.9/100K
	88% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property	1,504.3/100K
	23% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	9
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Mount Olive enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43. The city sits at an elevation of 342 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	66.0°F
	22% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	342 ft (104 m)
Area	3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²)
Population Density	409/sq mi
Coordinates	31.7538°N, 89.6559°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Covington County County
Nearest Airport	Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional (PIB) 27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"

53% above US avg

Snowfall 0.2"

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median	43.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	50.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability	94.3 / 100
Community Resilience	22.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Relatively Moderate
Earthquake	Very Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Low
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M3.0 on Mar 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1993	2 km SSW of Silas, Alabama	M3.7	124 km
Mar 25, 1996	11 km NNE of Quitman, Mississippi	M3.5	102 km
May 3, 2015	7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	98 km
Jun 29, 2015	6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.2	98 km
May 16, 2008	10 km W of Coffeeville, Alabama	M3.1	137 km
May 3, 2015	8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi	M3.0	101 km
Mar 15, 2025	5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi	M3.0	19 km
Aug 9, 2019	Mississippi	M2.8	93 km
Aug 17, 2015	9 km N of Madison, Mississippi	M2.6	98 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

19 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
2024	Francine	Category 2	267 km
2021	Ida	Category 4	168 km
2020	Zeta	Category 3	82 km
2020	Sally	Category 2	239 km
2017	Nate	Category 1	163 km
2012	Isaac	Category 1	274 km
2008	Gustav	Category 2	268 km
2005	Dennis	Category 4	248 km
2005	Katrina	Category 3	29 km
2005	Cindy	Category 1	287 km
2004	Ivan	Category 3	189 km
1998	Georges	Category 2	147 km
1997	Danny	Category 1	225 km
1995	Opal	Category 3	284 km
1995	Erin	Category 2	242 km
1992	Andrew	Category 4	239 km
1988	Florence	Category 1	274 km
1985	Elena	Category 3	118 km
1985	Juan	Category 1	287 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

951 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 145 fatalities, 2,383 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Mar 3, 1966	EF5	97 km	58
Apr 19, 2020	EF4	81 km	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	72 km	4
Apr 12, 2020	EF4	34 km	7
Feb 10, 2013	EF4	56 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF4	34 km	7
Nov 24, 2001	EF4	91 km	2
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	17 km	0
Nov 21, 1992	EF4	59 km	12
Feb 28, 1987	EF4	48 km	6
Apr 18, 1978	EF4	49 km	4
Mar 29, 1976	EF4	94 km	0
Mar 26, 1976	EF4	35 km	0
Dec 2, 1967	EF4	82 km	2
Jun 18, 2023	EF3	46 km	1
Apr 12, 2020	EF3	61 km	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	5 km	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	41 km	0
Dec 16, 2019	EF3	47 km	0
Jan 21, 2017	EF3	65 km	4

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WHITE DOG (12,306 ac, 2005).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2005	WHITE DOG	12,306	87 km
2014	UNNAMED	9,932	88 km
2005	UNNAMED	6,712	96 km
2000	COW PEN	6,502	86 km
2010	CRIPPLE CHINOOK	6,035	89 km
2005	UNNAMED	5,819	87 km
1987	MACHINE GUN	5,601	88 km
1990	PIERCES CREEK	5,544	89 km
2020	369 D	5,362	85 km
2005	UNNAMED	5,062	74 km
2013	UNNAMED	4,999	73 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,991	87 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,899	100 km
2021	CHICKASAWHAY - CPT 398 399	4,697	83 km
2014	BIEN 75-78	4,658	60 km
2021	BIENVILLE - CPT 38-39-40	4,545	71 km
2005	UNNAMED	4,500	86 km
2008	UNNAMED	4,281	95 km
2018	UNNAMED	4,245	74 km
2014	UNNAMED	4,189	98 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	5.6 in	Coldest
February	50°F (10°C)	5.4 in
March	57°F (14°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
April	64°F (18°C)	5.6 in
May	71°F (22°C)	5.1 in
June	78°F (25°C)	4.1 in
July	82°F (28°C)	4.9 in	Warmest
August	80°F (27°C)	4.2 in
September	75°F (24°C)	3.9 in
October	65°F (18°C)	3.4 in	Driest
November	56°F (13°C)	4.6 in
December	49°F (9°C)	6.1 in

Mount Olive has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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Mount Olive is located in Covington County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 11.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Area schools have an average test score of 3.7 out of 10, below typical benchmarks. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 66.2% of the vote, a 33.3-point margin. 71.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 3 public libraries serving the community. 27 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 94.7% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.2%

D 33%

Winner: Republican by 33.3 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	9
Avg Accident Severity	2.4 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	11.0%
	67% below US avg
High School+	82.5%
Graduate Degree+	11.5%
School Test Score	3.72

D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8	Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density	409/sq mi
Total Area	3.1 sq mi
County	Covington County County

Services

Broadband Access	71.5%
Avg Download Speed	25.9 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	1.9 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	3
Healthcare Facilities	27
Restaurants	26
Retail Stores	83

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	23.9 min
Drive Alone	94.7%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	1.6%

Average costs for common services in Mount Olive. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$218 ($131–$348)
Specialist Visit	$305 ($174–$479)
Urgent Care Visit	$174 ($87–$305)
Emergency Room Visit	$1,914 ($696–$4,350)
Dental Cleaning	$113 ($65–$174)
Dental Filling	$218 ($131–$348)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$39 ($22–$65)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$65 ($44–$104)
Brake Pad Replacement	$261 ($131–$435)
Tire Rotation	$35 ($17–$65)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$522 ($348–$870)
Battery Replacement	$174 ($87–$305)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$87 ($52–$131)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$78 ($44–$122)
HVAC Repair	$348 ($131–$696)
HVAC System Install	$6,090 ($3,480–$10,440)
Roof Repair	$870 ($348–$1,740)
Roof Replacement	$7,830 ($4,785–$13,050)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,305 ($435–$3,045)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,050 ($4,350–$26,100)
DUI Defense	$4,350 ($1,740–$8,700)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,305 ($696–$2,610)
Will Preparation	$435 ($174–$870)
Trust Preparation	$2,175 ($870–$4,350)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$22 ($13–$39)
Women's Haircut	$48 ($26–$87)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$131 ($65–$218)
Manicure	$22 ($13–$39)
Pedicure	$35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour)	$70 ($44–$113)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.57 ($2.61–$4.79)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.05 ($2.18–$4.35)
Loaf of Bread	$3.31 ($2.18–$4.79)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$3.92 ($2.61–$5.66)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$4.79 ($3.48–$6.53)
Rice (per lb)	$0.87 ($0.52–$1.57)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$122 ($70–$218)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$131)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$104)
Internet (Monthly)	$61 ($35–$87)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$57 ($26–$87)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$74 ($44–$131)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$174 ($65–$435)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,740 ($1,044–$3,045)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$61 ($26–$113)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$13 ($6.96–$22)
Car Registration (Annual)	$87 ($26–$218)
Driver's License Renewal	$26 ($13–$65)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,044 ($522–$2,175)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$870 ($435–$1,740)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$348 ($174–$609)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$44 ($22–$87)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$870 ($348–$2,175)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$10,875 ($4,350–$26,100)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$52 ($26–$87)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$87 ($44–$174)
Dog Grooming	$52 ($26–$87)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$35 ($17–$65)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$261 ($131–$435)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$174 ($87–$348)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$660
Toddler	$615
Preschool	$563
Family Childcare (monthly)

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Covington County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	1,607	17	$49,703	3.38
Retail Trade	656	80	$30,764	1.14
Construction	533	42	$50,379	1.76
Health Care & Social Assistance	324	28	$44,328	0.39
Transportation & Warehousing	250	32	$85,214	1.02
Finance & Insurance	112	22	$49,691	0.48
Wholesale Trade	84	15	$54,236	0.37
Professional & Technical Services	55	24	$54,089	0.14
Real Estate	23	5	$48,585	0.26
Utilities	15	3	$40,888	0.68

Schools in Mount Olive

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
MOUNT OLIVE ATTENDANCE CENTER	Other	333	36	9.3:1

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Radio Stations near Mount Olive

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
WXRR Classic Rock 104.5 FM	classic rock, rock	AAC+ 32 kbps

Campgrounds Near Mount Olive

1 campgrounds found near Mount Olive.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
Marathon Lake	5.0/5	36	$5–$20

National Parks Near Mount Olive

9 national parks and monuments found near Mount Olive.

Park	Type	Fee
Bogue Chitto State Park	State Park	Free
Clarkco State Park	State Park	Free
Golden Memorial State Park	State Park	Free
Lake Lincoln State Park	State Park	Free
Lefleur's Bluff State Park	State Park	Free
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument	National Monument	Free
Paul B. Johnson State Park	State Park	Free
Percy Quinn State Park	State Park	Free
Roosevelt State Park	State Park	Free

Trails Near Mount Olive

1 trails found near Mount Olive.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
MARATHON LAKE HIKING	1.9		—	—	—

Museums in Mount Olive

Name	Type	Phone
COVINGTON COUNTY GENEALOGICAL AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
HOLLOWAY-POLK HOUSE HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	6017924311
SIMPSON COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Mount Olive

Name	Address	Staff	Annual Visits	Circulation	Collection	Programs
COVINGTON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM	403 SOUTH FIR AVENUE	0.0	27,019

Breweries in Mount Olive

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Mountain Pure	Beverages Wholesale & Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Grocers' Wholesale, Soft Drinks Retail,	130 Coby Dr	6018499910

Pharmacies in Mount Olive

1 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
POWELL DRUG STORE	519 SOUTH MAIN STREET	601-797-3881

Cell Towers in Mount Olive

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
APPROX 1.7 MI E OF US 49 AND 2 MI S (Collins site)	TOWER	130
640 COUNTY RD 21-C (77182)	GTOWER	128
366 EMMITT BROWN ROAD (38272)	GTOWER	106
22 Strause Lane	TOWER	104
249 S Maple St (85951)	GTOWER	98
4063 SIMPSON HWY 49 (77174)	LTOWER	97
Approx. 0.67 miles SSE of the int. of US-49 with SR 28/541	TOWER	96
Approx. 0.67 miles SSE of the int. of US-49 with SR 28/541	TOWER	96
Approx. 1500ft. NNE of the int. of US-49 with Campbell Creek Rd.	TOWER	96
Approx. 1500ft. NNE of the int. of US-49 with Campbell Creek Rd.	TOWER	96
764 James Berry Rd	TOWER	93
764 James Berry Rd	TOWER	93
1198 Goodwater Road (77175)	LTOWER	84

Fire Stations in Mount Olive

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Hot Coffee Volunteer Fire Department	1857 HWY	Volunteer			601-797-9111

Bridges in Mount Olive

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete	1964	26	21,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	35	21,000	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	1999	150	10,000	G
Culvert	Concrete	1964	45	10,000	F
Culvert	Concrete	1964	35	9,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete continuous	2001	118	9,500	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1981	980	3,700	G
Culvert	Concrete	1981	32	3,700	G
Culvert	Concrete	1940	26	2,900	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2002	140	2,550	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2001	142	2,550	G
Culvert	Concrete	1960	45	1,800	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	72	1,400	F
Culvert	Concrete	1956	31	1,300	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1988	38	1,200	G
Culvert	Concrete	1985	23	1,200	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1988	107	1,200	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1987	93	1,200	G
Tee Beam	Concrete	1930	72	1,100	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1974	271	660	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	2007	482	660	F
Culvert	Concrete	1973	39	660	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel	1935	90	600	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2023	120	560	G
Culvert	Concrete	2006	34	560	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1985	57	450	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	2005	155	430	G
Culvert	Concrete	2011	39	430	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1966	200	360	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	1996	155	300	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1996	279	300	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1996	124	300	G
Culvert	Concrete	1974	30	300	G
Culvert	Concrete	1993	39	230	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1964	114	230	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	1972	95	225	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	280	210	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1987	76	165	F
Tee Beam	Concrete	1936	40	165	P
Channel Beam	Concrete	1983	38	165	F
Culvert	Concrete	1972	26	150	F
Culvert	Concrete	1972	22	150	G
Culvert	Concrete	1972	31	150	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	31	120	G
Culvert	Concrete	1999	31	110	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2004	93	110	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1975	38	105	F
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1984	424	100	G
Culvert	Concrete	2012	35	100	G
Culvert	Concrete	1989	22	100	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2005	95	80	F
Culvert	Concrete	1978	43	80	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Prestressed concrete	1977	160	60	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1982	57	60	F
Channel Beam	Concrete	2005	31	50	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	2007	93	50	G
Culvert	Concrete	2001	35	50	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1995	38	50	G
Channel Beam	Concrete	1996	93	40	G

Airports Near Mount Olive

46 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport	HBG	Medium Airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport	PIB	Medium Airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport	JAN	Medium Airport
Beets Airport	—	Small Airport
Benton Farms Airport	—	Small Airport
Browns Landing	—	Small Airport
Bruce Campbell Field	DXE	Small Airport
Circle Bar Ranch Airport	—	Small Airport
Clay Airport	—	Small Airport
Columbia-Marion County Airport	—	Small Airport
Copiah County Airport	—	Small Airport
Dee's Strip	—	Small Airport
Falcon Field	—	Small Airport
Flowood Industrial Airport	—	Small Airport
Freedom Strip	—	Small Airport
G V Montgomery Airport	—	Small Airport
Harrell Field	—	Small Airport
Hawkins Field	HKS	Small Airport
Hesler Noble Field	LUL	Small Airport
I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
James H Easom Field	—	Small Airport
Johns Landing	—	Small Airport
Jolley Field	—	Small Airport
Kaehr Airport	—	Small Airport
Mach 1 Jet Port Airport	—	Small Airport
Magee Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Memory Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Mohr Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Morgan Field	—	Small Airport
Ora Airport	—	Small Airport
P2 Landing Airport	—	Small Airport
Paul Pittman Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Payne Airport	—	Small Airport
Porter Airport	—	Small Airport
Prentiss Jefferson Davis County Airport	—	Small Airport
Puff Airpark	—	Small Airport
Pyramid Unicorn Airport	—	Small Airport
Richton Perry County Airport	—	Small Airport
Rose Field	—	Small Airport
Shelby Auxiliary Field One	—	Small Airport
Slobovia Outernational Airport	—	Small Airport
Smith County Airport	—	Small Airport
Thigpen Field	—	Small Airport
Tullos Field	—	Small Airport
Wells Farm Airport	—	Small Airport
Woodbridge Airport	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Mount Olive

2 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Jefferson Davis County Sheriffs Office	2330 Columbia Avenue
Seminary Police Department	West Main Street

Grocery Stores in Mount Olive

5 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
CashSaver 42	Grocery Store	406 S Main St
DOLLAR GENERAL 18601	Other	1814 Highway 84
DOLLAR GENERAL 9787	Other	321 Frontage Rd
Honestly Beef	Farmers and Markets	84 Cattle Dr
Mom's Seafood And Steak	Other	300 N Main St

Post Offices in Mount Olive

0 post offices.

Post Office	Address

Treatment Centers in Mount Olive

1 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
PBMHR Region XII - Covington County Mental Health Center	Both	601-705-1901

DOL Wage Violations in Mount Olive

2 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $14,191 in back wages owed to 12 employees.

Violations

$14,191

Back Wages Owed

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Blue River Farms, LLC	—	—	39119	—	2	$10,850	$986	11
Keith's Superstores (Mount Olilve)	—	—	39119	—	1	$3,341	$3,341	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mount Olive

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	221 SUNSET RD
CHRISTIAN METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH	325 ZIONELL RD
GALILEE BAPTIST CHURCH	PO BOX 36
MOUNT OLIVE MINISTRY INC	PO BOX 875
MT OLIVE COMMUNITY CHURCH	PO BOX 581
MT OLIVE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	PO BOX 148
OKAHAY CEMETERY ASSOCIATION	472 LILY VALLEY CHURCH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mount Olive

What is the population of Mount Olive?

Mount Olive has a population of 1,268 residents and is located in Mississippi. The population density is 409 people per square mile, spread across 3.1 square miles. The median age of residents is 33.4 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

Is Mount Olive expensive to live in?

Mount Olive is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87 / below the baseline of 100. The median home value is $57,100 (80% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $646 per month, below the national average of $1,163.

Is Mount Olive safe?

Mount Olive is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 45 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,504 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Mount Olive receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Mount Olive?

Mount Olive enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Mount Olive?

The job market in Mount Olive is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.7% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $859. There are 389 business establishments in the area, including 26 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 24 minutes, and 1.6% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Mount Olive?

The median home value in Mount Olive is $57,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $134,080. For renters, the median monthly rent is $646. Fair market rent is $782 for a 1-bedroom and $924 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 71.3%. The average annual property tax is $2,514.

How are the schools in Mount Olive?

Schools in Mount Olive have an average test score of 3.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 11.0% of adults in Mount Olive hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. 11.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Mount Olive?

The obesity rate in Mount Olive is 43.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 17.2% of adults are smokers. 34.6% are physically inactive. 17.8% of residents report depression. 11.6% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 22.2% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,285.

What is transportation like in Mount Olive?

The average commute in Mount Olive is 24 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 94.7% of workers drive alone to work, and 1.6% work from home.

What are the demographics of Mount Olive?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Mount Olive is 21.1% White, 78.2% Black or African American. 98.7% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 17.9% of residents have a disability. 89.6% have health insurance coverage.

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