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Pearlington, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
989
Population
108/sq mi density
$51,719
Median Income
$26,911 per capita
$108,700
Home Value
$154,419 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
686
Violent Crime/100K
5,133 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$51,719 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Pearlington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 9.5 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 108/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.2508°N, 89.6048°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gulfport-Biloxi International (GPT) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0477 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 73.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in |
Pearlington has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 50°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.0").