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Pearl River, LA

Louisiana · St. Tammany Parish · Slidell-Mandeville-Covington Metro

Pearl River is a small town in Louisiana with a population of 2,614. Residents earn $60,521 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,614 Population 701/sq mi density
$60,521 Median Income $37,558 per capita
$229,200 Home Value $223,587 Zillow
$1,056 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
722 Violent Crime/100K 1,824 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,521 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$229,200 home value, $1,056/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
722 violent crimes/100K (90% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $60,521
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $229,200
19% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 722/100K
90% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,056
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.6%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.9%
28% lower than US avg

How Pearl River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,614
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density701/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

A
Median Income$60,521
Per Capita$37,558
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$17,382M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$229,200
Rent$1,056
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$223,587
Housing Units1,071
Rent Burden32.7%

Crime

F
Violent722/100K
Property1,824/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault684/100K
Burglary380/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Uninsured9.5%
Smoking20.1%
Depression29.6%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
AQI42 (Good)
Rain61.9 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+85.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.70

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband94.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Is Pearl River a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pearl River receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, high obesity rates. Pearl River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pearl River is $60,521, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pearl River is $229,200, 19% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 722 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern / this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,824 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Pearl River enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Pearl River has a population of 2,614 with a density of 701 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 44.7% female and 55.3% male. The city is predominantly White (92.5%), with 1.8% Hispanic, 2.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 99.6% of residents. 8.4% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 92.1% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,614
Total Population
701
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Pearl River vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish 0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pearl River vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pearl River is $60,521, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,558. The average weekly wage is $1,141, 20% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 10,927 business establishments, including 679 restaurants. The cost of living index is 88.2, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes (longer than the 28-minute US average). 4.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Pearl River vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,521
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,558
Avg Weekly Wage$1,141
IRS Avg AGI$93,117
Gini Index0.463 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate8.9%
28% below US avg
Establishments (County)10,927
County GDP$17,382M

Business (County)

Restaurants679
Healthcare874
Retail917
Manufacturing131

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,675
34% above US avg
Cost of Living88.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.5 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Pearl River is $229,200, 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,587. Homes sell for 95.1% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $1,056 (9% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $832 for a one-bedroom to $1,007 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.7% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,071 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1995. The average annual property tax is $4,675 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 32.7% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$229,200
19% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$223,587
Median List Price$239,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$239,900
$/Sq Ft$159
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio95.1%
Price Drops13.3%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,056
9% below US avg
Rent Burden32.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedrooms$1,007
3 Bedrooms$1,298
4 Bedrooms$1,508

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.7%
Owner-Occupied76.7%
Renter-Occupied23.3%
Housing Units1,071
Median Year Built1995

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,675
34% above US avg
Effective Rate2.04%
In Pearl River, 39.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.8% of residents, above the national average. 36.0% have high blood pressure. 20.1% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 19.7% report binge drinking. 30.0% are physically inactive, above the national average. 29.6% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.5% experience frequent mental distress. 9.5% of residents lack health insurance. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295. The dentist ratio is 1:1,220. 81.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.6 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Pearl River vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.6%
23% above US avg
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure36.0%
Asthma10.3%
COPD8.7%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking20.1%
44% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity30.0%
Depression29.6%
Mental Distress22.5%
Physical Distress15.8%
Short Sleep40.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Uninsured9.5%
10% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,295
Dentists1:1,220
Mental Health1:338
Checkup Rate77.1%
Dental Visits58.6%
Premature Death8,688/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.6/10
Exercise Access81.6%
Healthcare Facilities874
Pearl River has a violent crime rate of 722 per 100,000 residents, 90% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 684.2 per 100,000, robbery at 38.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,824 per 100,000, 7% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,254, burglary at 380, vehicle theft at 190 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 33 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Pearl River receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Pearl River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent722.2/100K
90% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery38.0/100K
Assault684.2/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,824.4/100K
7% below US avg
Burglary380.1/100K
Theft1,254.3/100K
Vehicle Theft190.0/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
Traffic Accidents86
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Pearl River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 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 61.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.7°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density701/sq mi
Coordinates30.3714°N, 89.7504°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySt. Tammany Parish County
Nearest AirportLouis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.9"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 6.30"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability34.0 / 100
Community Resilience93.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M3.0 on Aug 2, 2010.

Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

24 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Francine (2024, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 140 km
2021 Ida Category 4 93 km
2020 Zeta Category 3 24 km
2020 Sally Category 2 184 km
2019 Barry Category 1 239 km
2017 Nate Category 1 72 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 130 km
2009 Ida Category 1 232 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 159 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 17 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 239 km
2005 Cindy Category 1 135 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 179 km
2002 Lili Category 3 249 km
1998 Georges Category 2 82 km
1998 Earl Category 2 252 km
1997 Danny Category 1 101 km
1995 Opal Category 4 239 km
1995 Erin Category 2 217 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 184 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

637 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 625 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 2020 EF4 80 km 1
Dec 6, 1983 EF4 81 km 0
Mar 22, 2022 EF3 61 km 1
Feb 7, 2017 EF3 47 km 0
Jan 21, 2017 EF3 94 km 4
Dec 23, 2014 EF3 96 km 3
Dec 25, 2012 EF3 32 km 0
May 26, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Aug 25, 1992 EF3 75 km 2
Mar 20, 1983 EF3 72 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 33 km 0
May 19, 1980 EF3 55 km 0
May 16, 1980 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 13, 1980 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 64 km 4
Apr 18, 1966 EF3 82 km 0
Jan 28, 1966 EF3 74 km 0
Feb 6, 1953 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 10, 2024 EF2 15 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,660 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 7,660 90 km
2010 DESOTO 1057 7,148 92 km
2010 DESOTO 1064 5,695 90 km
2014 UNNAMED 5,230 82 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,097 83 km
2008 UNNAMED 5,061 82 km
2010 DESOTO 1051 4,864 76 km
2010 DESOTO 0865 4,494 97 km
2007 THICK CREEK 3,960 94 km
2010 DESOTO 1053 3,726 79 km
2020 DE SOTO - BB 9370 3,719 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,646 85 km
2006 KILN (BAYOU BACON) 3,576 24 km
2010 DESOTO 1052 3,428 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,359 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,345 80 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,325 86 km
2006 SANDY FOX FIRE 3,167 48 km
2010 DESOTO 1063 3,103 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,011 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 53°F (12°C) 5.7 in
March 60°F (16°C) 6.0 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 4.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 4.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.5 in

Pearl River has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (2.9").

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Pearl River is located in St. Tammany Parish County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 40% below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.7 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 71.1% of the vote, a 43.8-point margin. 94.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 12 public libraries serving the community. 874 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 73.9% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 71.1%
D 27.3%

Winner: Republican by 43.8 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)33
Traffic Accidents86
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+85.4%
Graduate Degree+5.5%
School Test Score5.70
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density701/sq mi
Total Area1.5 sq mi
CountySt. Tammany Parish County

Services

Broadband Access94.0%
Avg Download Speed172.6 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed18.7 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries12
Healthcare Facilities874
Restaurants679
Retail Stores917

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.5 min
Drive Alone73.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.7%
Average costs for common services in Pearl River. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $221 ($132–$353)
Specialist Visit $309 ($176–$485)
Urgent Care Visit $176 ($88–$309)
Emergency Room Visit $1,940 ($706–$4,410)
Dental Cleaning $115 ($66–$176)
Dental Filling $221 ($132–$353)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $40 ($22–$66)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $66 ($44–$106)
Brake Pad Replacement $265 ($132–$441)
Tire Rotation $35 ($18–$66)
New Tires (Set of 4) $529 ($353–$882)
Battery Replacement $176 ($88–$309)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $88 ($53–$132)
Electrician (Per Hour) $79 ($44–$123)
HVAC Repair $353 ($132–$706)
HVAC System Install $6,174 ($3,528–$10,584)
Roof Repair $882 ($353–$1,764)
Roof Replacement $7,938 ($4,851–$13,230)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,323 ($441–$3,087)
Divorce (Contested) $13,230 ($4,410–$26,460)
DUI Defense $4,410 ($1,764–$8,820)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,323 ($706–$2,646)
Will Preparation $441 ($176–$882)
Trust Preparation $2,205 ($882–$4,410)
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Personal Care

Men's Haircut $22 ($13–$40)
Women's Haircut $49 ($26–$88)
Hair Coloring (Full) $132 ($66–$221)
Manicure $22 ($13–$40)
Pedicure $35 ($22–$57)
Massage (1 Hour) $71 ($44–$115)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $3.62 ($2.65–$4.85)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.09 ($2.21–$4.41)
Loaf of Bread $3.35 ($2.21–$4.85)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $3.97 ($2.65–$5.73)
Ground Beef (per lb) $4.85 ($3.53–$6.62)
Rice (per lb) $0.88 ($0.53–$1.59)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $123 ($71–$221)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $62 ($26–$132)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $62 ($35–$106)
Internet (Monthly) $62 ($35–$88)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $57 ($26–$88)
Cable TV (Monthly) $75 ($44–$132)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $176 ($66–$441)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,764 ($1,058–$3,087)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $62 ($26–$115)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $13 ($7.06–$22)
Car Registration (Annual) $88 ($26–$221)
Driver's License Renewal $26 ($13–$66)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,058 ($529–$2,205)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $882 ($441–$1,764)
After-School Care (Monthly) $353 ($176–$617)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $44 ($22–$88)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $882 ($353–$2,205)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $11,025 ($4,410–$26,460)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $53 ($26–$88)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $88 ($44–$176)
Dog Grooming $53 ($26–$88)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $35 ($18–$66)
Dog Spay/Neuter $265 ($132–$441)
Cat Spay/Neuter $176 ($88–$353)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$686
Toddler$664
Preschool$635
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$606
Toddler$606
Preschool$606
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in St. Tammany Parish

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

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Health Care & Social Assistance 15,365 1,366 $55,353 1.11
Retail Trade 12,990 1,070 $35,657 1.35
Accommodation & Food Services 12,195 838 $22,201 1.39
Professional & Technical Services 6,247 1,768 $81,958 0.93
Construction 5,611 1,008 $69,682 1.11
Wholesale Trade 4,264 821 $107,069 1.12
Administrative & Waste Services 4,184 730 $51,923 0.74
Transportation & Warehousing 3,396 281 $83,559 0.83
Finance & Insurance 3,344 705 $94,314 0.85
Manufacturing 3,269 241 $71,317 0.41
Other Services 2,863 695 $44,348 0.98
Arts & Entertainment 1,908 171 $25,177 1.17
Management of Companies 1,420 172 $201,245 0.87
Educational Services 1,400 127 $37,919 0.70
Real Estate 1,057 412 $56,854 0.70
Information & Technology 923 244 $91,467 0.51
Mining & Oil/Gas 734 46 $194,173 2.01
Utilities 243 18 $97,649 0.66
Agriculture & Forestry 114 35 $53,130 0.15
Unclassified 3 9 $45,951 0.02

Schools in Pearl River

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pearl River High School High 830 45 18.4:1
Creekside Junior High Middle 534 27 19.8:1
Riverside Elementary School Elementary 436 25 17.4:1
Sixth Ward Elementary School Elementary 321 23 14.0:1
Little Pearl Elementary School Elementary 114 8 14.3:1
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Radio Stations near Pearl River

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
News Talk 99.5 WRNO news, talk AAC
Radio is a Foreign Country ethnic, field recording MP3 192 kbps
WTUL New Orleans — MP3 160 kbps
WNOZ 95.3 smooth jazz AAC+ 32 kbps
101.1 WNOE country AAC
98.5 WYLD urban adult contemporary AAC
WBOK 1230AM — AAC+ 32 kbps
Hallelujah 940 gospel AAC
Sports 1280 sports AAC

National Parks Near Pearl River

11 national parks and monuments found near Pearl River.

ParkTypeFee
Bayou Segnette State Park State Park Free
Bogue Chitto State Park State Park Free
Buccaneer State Park State Park Free
Fairview Riverside State Park State Park Free
Fontainebleau State Park District I State Park Free
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve National Historical Park and Preserve Free
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Paul B. Johnson State Park State Park Free
Percy Quinn State Park State Park Free
Saint Bernrd State Park District 1 State Park Free
Tickfaw State Park State Park Free

Museums in Pearl River

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BAYOU LACOMBE MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM61115 S ST MARY DRIVE9858823043
GUARDIANS OF SLIDELL HISTORYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
HILDA HOFFMAN MEMORIAL ARCHIVEHISTORIC PRESERVATION6017995671
INFINITY SCIENCE CENTERSCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM1 DISCOVERY CIRCLE2285339025
LACOMBE HERITAGE CENTERGENERAL MUSEUM9858827218
NEW ORLEANS MUSIC HALL OF FAMEGENERAL MUSEUM5048612675
PEARL RIVER AND HONEY ISLANDGENERAL MUSEUM9858635040
PEARL RIVER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION

Libraries in Pearl River

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
PEARL RIVER COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM900 GOODYEAR BLVD.0.0102,788

Farmers Markets in Pearl River

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bush Farmers market81088 Watt-Thomas Road
Camellia City Farmers Market1808 Front St. East St. Tammany Chamber Parking Lot01/01/2014 to 12/01/2016Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;YesVisit
Picayune Farmers MarketDowntown PicayuneVisit

Breweries in Pearl River

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Brew Bayou Cappuccino Specwholesale, manufacturing, food, brewer113 Indian Mound Ln9856497968

Pharmacies in Pearl River

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
EVANS DRUG MART 64288 HIGHWAY 41 985-863-3100
FAMILY DRUG MART 61461 HIGHWAY 1090 985-863-3737

Cell Towers in Pearl River

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
(Hwy 434) 65300 FISH HATCHERY ROADTOWER202
166 Avery Dr. - South East of SlidellTOWER152
166 Avery Dr. (59181)GTOWER152
Stennis Space SiteTOWER113
26 Rain Tree Drive (Picayune North Site)TOWER99
Pearlington Crown Site 16160 Highway 90TOWER86
Bush Site 81694 Hwy 21 NL54XC134TOWER79
41375 CRAWFORD LANDING ROAD (59158)LTOWER72
I-59 AT E. SERVICE RD (59165)LTOWER70
39310 W PORTERS RIVER RDTOWER63
43 Windy AcresTOWER50

Fire Stations in Pearl River

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Saint Tammany Fire District 1164279 HWY 3081Mostly volunteer985-863-3132
St Tammany Fire Protection District #773469 Highway 41Mostly volunteer985-863-5111

Bridges in Pearl River

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabConcrete196232036,841F
SlabConcrete196234036,841F
SlabConcrete196224036,841F
Girder/FloorbeamSteel19972,64536,841F
SlabConcrete196216036,841F
SlabConcrete196224033,925F
SlabConcrete196232033,925F
SlabConcrete196216033,925F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel196626520,400F
Girder/FloorbeamSteel19962,64516,250F
SlabConcrete19688011,342G
SlabConcrete196810011,342G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19633139,260F
CulvertConcrete1930277,499F
CulvertConcrete1930547,499F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber2005402,877F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber1955392,206F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel19372092,206F
Stringer/Multi-beamWood or Timber19551162,206F
SlabConcrete1986571,392F
SlabConcrete20211401,325G
CulvertConcrete1976341,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel198441848P
CulvertConcrete201426300G
CulvertConcrete199824280G
CulvertConcrete19762750F
SlabConcrete19839540F
SlabConcrete198296F
SlabConcrete198259F
SlabConcrete1982115F
SlabConcrete198376F
SlabConcrete198296F
SlabConcrete198395F
SlabConcrete198495F
SlabConcrete1984152F

Amtrak Stations in Pearl River

2 Amtrak stations.

StationAddressType
Picayune, MS200 Highway 11 SouthTRAIN
Slidell, LA1827 Front StreetTRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Pearl River

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

SiteAddressCounty
NASASTENNIS SPACE CENTER
NASA JOHN C. STENNIS SPACE CENTERSTENNIS SPACE CENTERHANCOCK

Airports Near Pearl River

46 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International AirportMSYLarge Airport
Gulfport Biloxi International AirportGPTMedium Airport
Lakefront AirportNEWMedium Airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender FieldNBGMedium Airport
Addison-Henley Field—Small Airport
Covington-Vincent Airport—Small Airport
Dean Griffin Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Diamondhead Airport—Small Airport
Fisher's Field—Small Airport
Fitzsimmons Airport—Small Airport
Fokker Field—Small Airport
Franklinton Airport—Small Airport
Freedom Strip—Small Airport
George Ford Airport—Small Airport
George R Carr Memorial Air FieldBXASmall Airport
Goose Landing Airport—Small Airport
Greener Pastures Airpark—Small Airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport—Small Airport
Hickham Field—Small Airport
Hooper Skylark Field—Small Airport
I H Bass Jr Memorial Airport—Small Airport
Koenig Airpark—Small Airport
Le Blanc Field—Small Airport
Mint Julep Airpark—Small Airport
Oreck Airport—Small Airport
Picayune Municipal Airport—Small Airport
Poplarville Pearl River County AirportPCUSmall Airport
Price Ultralightport—Small Airport
Shade Tree Field—Small Airport
Shaw Crop Service Airport—Small Airport
Sheridan's Strip—Small Airport
Simpson Field—Small Airport
Skyline Airpark—Small Airport
Slidell Airport—Small Airport
Southern Seaplane AirportBCSSmall Airport
St Charles Airport—Small Airport
St. Tammany Regional Airport—Small Airport
Stennis International Airport—Small Airport
Stevens Strip—Small Airport
Sycamore Airport—Small Airport
The Place Airport—Small Airport
Triche Field—Small Airport
Turkey Bayou Airpark—Small Airport
Unicorn Airport—Small Airport
Warner-Thunder Hill Airport—Small Airport
Zemurray Airport—Small Airport

Police Stations in Pearl River

10 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Pearl River Police Department
Pearl River Police Department
Picayune Police Department
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Saint Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office
Slidell City Marshal's Office
Slidell Police Department2112 Sargent Alfred Drive
Slidell Police Department
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff

Grocery Stores in Pearl River

11 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Circle K Store 2706626Convenience Store63525 Highway 1090
Dollar General 12728Other68090 Highway 41
DOLLAR GENERAL 19301Other62257 Highway 11
DOLLAR GENERAL 9453Other64263 Highway 41
DOLLARTREE 9898Other67809 Highway 41
Family Dollar 3951Other64100 Highway 41
Frankie Chicken Food Mart Jfa3 Inc. 1Convenience Store64431 Highway 41
Jubilee Foods 20Supermarket64109 Highway 1090
Om Pearl River Oil IncConvenience Store67776 Highway 41
Rush ExpressConvenience Store64060 Highway 41
Sunny Time Pilot 1Convenience Store65583 Pump Slough Rd

Treatment Centers in Pearl River

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alchemy Addiction RecoverySubstance Abuse985-690-6622
Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority - Slidell Behavioral Health ClinicSubstance Abuse985-646-6406
Youth Service Bureau of St Tammany - Slidell LocationSubstance Abuse985-643-5746

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pearl River

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
BAHAIS OF ST TAMMANY PARISH WEST34680 EDGAR KENNEDY RD
CORNERSTONE CHURCH INCORPORATEDPO BOX 398
DAUGHTERS OF ESTHER FELLOWSHIP INTERNATIONAL MINISTRIES INC196 CHANTILLY LOOP
LIVING WATERS JESUS NAME CHURCH642 6TH ST
NEW JERUSALEM PRAISE AND WORSHIP CENTER OF SLIDELL INC62340 HIGHWAY 1090
NORTHMINSTER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH63140 N MILITARY RD
ONE WAY LOVE INC1169 BERKSHIRE DR
PEARL RIVER CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY39044 SAINT PAUL DR
SALVATION BAPTIST CHURCH63032 HIGHWAY 1091
STS PETER AND PAUL ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH66192 SAINT MARY DR

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pearl River

What is the population of Pearl River?

Pearl River has a population of 2,614 residents and is located in Louisiana. The population density is 701 people per square mile, spread across 1.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.9 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 44.7% female and 55.3% male.

Is Pearl River expensive to live in?

Pearl River is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 88.2 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $60,521, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $229,200 (19% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Pearl River safe?

Public safety is a concern in Pearl River, with a violent crime rate of 722 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,824 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Pearl River receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Pearl River?

Pearl River enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 51°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 313 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 42.

How is the job market in Pearl River?

The job market in Pearl River is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,141. There are 10,927 business establishments in the area, including 679 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 33 minutes, and 4.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Pearl River?

The median home value in Pearl River is $229,200. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $223,587. For renters, the median monthly rent is $1,056. Fair market rent is $832 for a 1-bedroom and $1,007 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 76.7%. The average annual property tax is $4,675.

How are the schools in Pearl River?

Schools in Pearl River score 5.7 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 20.2% of adults in Pearl River hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.4% have completed high school. 5.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Pearl River?

The obesity rate in Pearl River is 39.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 20.1% of adults are smokers. 30.0% are physically inactive. 29.6% of residents report depression. 9.5% lack health insurance. 81.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,295.

What is transportation like in Pearl River?

The average commute in Pearl River is 33 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 73.9% of workers drive alone to work, and 4.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Pearl River?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Pearl River is 92.5% White, 2.3% Black or African American, 1.8% Hispanic or Latino. 99.6% of residents speak only English at home. 8.4% of the population are military veterans. 15.4% of residents have a disability. 92.1% have health insurance coverage.

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