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Port Gibson, MS

Mississippi · Claiborne County

Port Gibson is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 1,114. Residents earn $29,500 per year, which is 61% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,114 Population 633/sq mi density
$29,500 Median Income $43,916 per capita
$127,100 Home Value $81,308 Zillow
$499 Median Rent 25.8% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
695 Violent Crime/100K 6,492 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$29,500 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$127,100 home value, $499/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
695 violent crimes/100K (83% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $29,500
61% lower than US avg
Home Value $127,100
55% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 695/100K
83% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.3%
34% lower than US avg
Median Rent $499
57% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 50.4%
57% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.5%
192% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 34.4%
177% higher than US avg

How Port Gibson Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,114
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density633/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Largest GroupWhite 8%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

F
Median Income$29,500
Per Capita$43,916
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty34.4%
County GDP$861M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$127,100
Rent$499
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$81,308
Housing Units682
Rent Burden25.8%

Crime

F
Violent695/100K
Property6,492/100K

Health

Obesity50.4%
Uninsured13.0%
Smoking19.6%
Depression17.9%
Heart Disease7.3%

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation127 ft (39 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+81.8%
Graduate+15.4%
School Score3.71

Community

2024 VoteR 16% / D 83%
Commute21 min
Broadband76.8%
EV Stations5
Libraries1

Is Port Gibson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Port Gibson receives an overall livability score of 2.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate. Port Gibson has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Port Gibson is $29,500, 61% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.5%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 34.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Port Gibson is $127,100, 55% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $499 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 695 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 6,492 per 100,000, 231% above the national average.

Education

22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. School test scores average 3.7/10, below typical benchmarks.

Climate & Weather

Port Gibson 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 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Port Gibson has a population of 1,114 with a density of 633 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 60.3% female and 39.7% male. The city is predominantly Black (87.6%), with 7.8% White, 3.6% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.8% of residents. 3.4% of the population are veterans, below the national rate of 6.0%. 19.3% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

Population

1,114
Total Population
633
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 39.7%
Female 60.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Port Gibson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish 1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Port Gibson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Port Gibson is $29,500, which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,916 (above the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,332. The unemployment rate is 10.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 134 business establishments, including 7 restaurants. The cost of living index is 87, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 8.5% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Port Gibson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$29,500
61% below US avg
Per Capita Income$43,916
Avg Weekly Wage$1,332
IRS Avg AGI$36,733
Gini Index0.543 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.5%
192% above US avg
Poverty Rate34.4%
177% above US avg
Establishments (County)134
County GDP$861M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare17
Retail20
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,288
35% below US avg
Cost of Living87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.80%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.9 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Port Gibson is $127,100, 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $81,308, lower than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $499 (57% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $782 for a one-bedroom to $924 for a two-bedroom apartment. 70.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 682 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1966. The average annual property tax is $2,288 (lower than the $3,500 national average). 25.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$127,100
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$81,308

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$499
57% below US avg
Rent Burden25.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership70.1%
Owner-Occupied70.1%
Renter-Occupied29.9%
Housing Units682
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,288
35% below US avg
Effective Rate1.80%
In Port Gibson, 50.4% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 19.4% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 7.3% of residents, above the national average. 51.1% have high blood pressure. 19.6% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 10.8% report binge drinking. 39.9% are physically inactive, above the national average. 17.9% report depression. 19.3% experience frequent mental distress. 13.0% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,227. The dentist ratio is 1:2,935. 35.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Port Gibson vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity50.4%
57% above US avg
Diabetes19.4%
Heart Disease7.3%
High Blood Pressure51.1%
Asthma11.5%
COPD8.7%
Cancer4.9%
Stroke5.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking19.6%
40% above US avg
Binge Drinking10.8%
Physical Inactivity39.9%
Depression17.9%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress15.7%
Short Sleep46.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate84.0%
Uninsured13.0%
51% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,227
Dentists1:2,935
Mental Health1:1,436
Checkup Rate83.8%
Dental Visits6.5%
Premature Death18,809/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access35.6%
Healthcare Facilities17
Port Gibson has a violent crime rate of 695 per 100,000 residents, 83% above the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 6,492 per 100,000, 231% above the U.S. average. The county recorded 7 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Port Gibson receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Port Gibson vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent694.8/100K
83% above US avg

Property Crime

Total Property6,491.9/100K
231% above US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity4.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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Port Gibson 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 56.3 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 127 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.8°F
22% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation127 ft (39 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density633/sq mi
Coordinates31.9558°N, 90.9834°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClaiborne County County
Nearest AirportJackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score24.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability91.9 / 100
Community Resilience43.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 8, 2019 8 km WNW of Hollandale, Mississippi M3.7 138 km
May 3, 2015 7 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 108 km
Jun 29, 2015 6 km SSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.2 109 km
Aug 2, 2010 16 km ESE of Clinton, Louisiana M3.0 127 km
May 3, 2015 8 km WSW of Canton, Mississippi M3.0 107 km
Mar 15, 2025 5 km NNE of Magee, Mississippi M3.0 121 km
Aug 9, 2019 Mississippi M2.8 110 km
Aug 17, 2015 9 km N of Madison, Mississippi M2.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Francine Category 2 262 km
2021 Ida Category 4 152 km
2020 Laura Category 4 200 km
2020 Delta Category 2 276 km
2020 Zeta Category 2 207 km
2019 Barry Category 1 287 km
2017 Nate Category 1 256 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 288 km
2008 Gustav Category 2 204 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 150 km
2002 Lili Category 1 251 km
1998 Georges Category 2 249 km
1992 Andrew Category 3 176 km
1985 Elena Category 3 179 km
1985 Danny Category 1 272 km
1985 Juan Category 1 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

769 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 317 fatalities, 3,987 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 21, 1971 EF5 66 km 47
Mar 3, 1966 EF5 48 km 58
Dec 5, 1953 EF5 42 km 38
Mar 24, 2023 EF4 98 km 17
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 58 km 10
Nov 24, 2001 EF4 91 km 2
Nov 21, 1992 EF4 71 km 12
Apr 18, 1978 EF4 93 km 4
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 100 km 3
Mar 29, 1976 EF4 37 km 0
Mar 26, 1976 EF4 93 km 0
Jan 10, 1975 EF4 96 km 9
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 48 km 13
Feb 21, 1971 EF4 83 km 58
Jan 23, 1969 EF4 31 km 32
Dec 28, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Dec 16, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 15, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Sep 24, 2005 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,768 ac, 2013).

Year Name Acres Distance
2013 UNNAMED 4,768 71 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB51 4,411 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,022 79 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 18 3,826 63 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 25 3,676 62 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO - BB 7 3,028 43 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,802 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,666 75 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB24 2,458 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,444 59 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 48 2,394 71 km
2024 HOMOCHITTO BB28 SUB3 RX 2,279 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,229 75 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB25 2,183 71 km
2010 HOMOCHITTO BURN BLOCK 21 2,182 65 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,143 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,111 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,071 69 km
2022 HOMOCHITTO BB 21 AND BBHB 2,021 65 km
2021 HOMOCHITTO BB26 2,008 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 57°F (14°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 64°F (18°C) 5.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in Driest
October 65°F (18°C) 3.8 in
November 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in

Port Gibson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and September the driest (3.4").

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Port Gibson is located in Claiborne County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent, a rural community. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34% below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. 15.4% 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 Democrat with 83.3% of the vote, a 67.6-point margin. 76.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 5 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 17 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 84.5% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 15.8%
D 83.3%

Winner: Democrat by 67.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7
Traffic Accidents1
Avg Accident Severity4.0 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.3%
34% below US avg
High School+81.8%
Graduate Degree+15.4%
School Test Score3.71
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro / Rural, adjacent
Population Density633/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi
CountyClaiborne County County

Services

Broadband Access76.8%
Avg Download Speed15.8 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed2.0 Mbps
Max Download Speed100 Mbps
EV Charging Stations5
Alt Fuel Stations8
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants7
Retail Stores20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.9 min
Drive Alone84.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home8.5%
Average costs for common services in Port Gibson. 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)
View all 40 services

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)
View all 18 services

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)
View all 25 services

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)
View all 12 services

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)
View all 12 services

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)
View all 8 services

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)
View all 8 services

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)
View all 8 services

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)
View all 9 services

Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$505
Toddler$460
Preschool$460
Family Childcare (monthly)
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Claiborne County

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

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Manufacturing 131 6 $69,565 0.49
Retail Trade 113 24 $29,698 0.35
Finance & Insurance 29 6 $49,828 0.22
Transportation & Warehousing 23 7 $55,678 0.17

Hospitals in Port Gibson

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
CLAIBORNE COUNTY HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals Yes (601) 437-5141

Schools in Port Gibson

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
A. W. WATSON ELEMENTARY Elementary 533 36 14.8:1
PORT GIBSON HIGH SCHOOL High 375 30 12.5:1
PORT GIBSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Middle 280 20 14.0:1
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Radio Stations near Port Gibson

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Amor 91.9 FM amor, cristiana MP3 128 kbps
WVBG MP3 192 kbps

Campgrounds Near Port Gibson

1 campgrounds found near Port Gibson.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Rocky Springs Campground, Milepost 54.8 Free

National Parks Near Port Gibson

10 national parks and monuments found near Port Gibson.

ParkTypeFee
Chemin A Haut State Park State Park Free
Lake Bruin 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
Natchez National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Natchez State Park State Park Free
Percy Quinn State Park State Park Free
Poverty Point National Monument National Monument Free
Vicksburg National Military Park National Military Park $20

Trails Near Port Gibson

1 trails found near Port Gibson.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
OFFICE NATURE TRAIL 0.6

Museums in Port Gibson

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
PORT GIBSON HERITAGE TRUSTHISTORIC PRESERVATION$140

Libraries in Port Gibson

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
HARRIETTE PERSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY606 MAIN STREET0.039,688
TENSAS PARISH LIBRARY135 PLANK ROAD0.010,338

Restaurants in Port Gibson

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pizza Hut

Cafes in Port Gibson

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FitNutrition

Gas Stations in Port Gibson

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citgo
Dees Oil
Shell

Nursing Homes in Port Gibson

1 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility Ownership Beds Residents Overall Health Staffing Quality Phone
CLAIBORNE COUNTY SENIOR CARE
2124 OLD HWY 61 SOUTH
For profit - Individual 73 61 5/5 4/5 5/5 6014378737

Pharmacies in Port Gibson

2 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
MCDANIEL PHARMACY 1005 MARKET STREET 601-437-5121
SAV RITE DISCOUNT DRUGS INC 310 CHURCH ST 601-437-5781

Cell Towers in Port Gibson

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
2453 HIGHWAY 61 SOUTH (77173)GTOWER110
(Port Gibson 2) OLD COLONY RD 1.6 MI NWGTOWER101
(Port Gibson 2) OLD COLONY RD 1.6 MI NWGTOWER101
US Hwy 61 1 mile north of MS 462TOWER98
US Hwy 61 1 mile north of MS 462TOWER98
WILLOWS ROAD (77172)GTOWER96
1390FT. NW OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR552 & US61; 1.1 MILES NNE OF LORMANTOWER96
1390FT. NW OF THE INTERSECTION OF SR552 & US61; 1.1 MILES NNE OF LORMANTOWER96
NW CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CARLISLE ROAD WITH SR18; 0.4 MILE SSW OFTOWER91
NW CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF CARLISLE ROAD WITH SR18; 0.4 MILE SSW OFTOWER91
13346 Hwy 61 South (77127)GTOWER55

Fire Stations in Port Gibson

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Clairborne County Fire Department214 Market STMostly volunteer601-437-8263

Power Plants Near Port Gibson

NameTypePrimary FuelCapacity (MW)Status
GRAND GULFNUCLEAR221113-91.1OP

Bridges in Port Gibson

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Girder/FloorbeamSteel continuous194787512,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19969833,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19969833,250F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19922022,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19962022,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19892,7252,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19872,7252,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20071512,800G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20041512,800F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20071512,800F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete20041512,800G
Arch (Deck)Concrete1963852,700F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19802282,500F
Channel BeamConcrete1983762,000F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19781,0141,900F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19872001,650F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete19741911,200F
Channel BeamConcrete19851261,200F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1989140800F
Channel BeamConcrete198295550F
SlabConcrete continuous196698520G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1965520450G
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel1966520450F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1965253440G
Arch (Deck)Concrete196685440G
CulvertConcrete196540440F
CulvertConcrete195021440F
FrameConcrete196532440G
SlabConcrete continuous1965107440F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1965120440G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1966150440F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1972240360F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1982280350F
Channel BeamConcrete198176300F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel193690260P
CulvertConcrete193722260F
Channel BeamConcrete198195250F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1982200250F
Channel BeamConcrete199095250F
Channel BeamConcrete198557240F
Channel BeamConcrete198557240F
CulvertConcrete195526150F
Channel BeamConcrete198376150F
Channel BeamConcrete199513175F
Channel BeamConcrete19873150F
Channel BeamConcrete20045750G
Channel BeamConcrete19786950F
Channel BeamConcrete1983318G
Truss (Thru)Steel1917100P

Correctional Facilities in Port Gibson

NameAddressTypePopulationCapacityStatus
CLAIBORNE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER410 MARKET STREETCOUNTY-999-999OPEN

Airports Near Port Gibson

50 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
4B Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Alcorn State University AirportSmall Airport
Batton AirportSmall Airport
Bayou Meadows AirportSmall Airport
Benton Farms AirportSmall Airport
Berryhill Farms AirportSmall Airport
Brookhaven-Lincoln County AirportSmall Airport
By-Macon Aero Services AirportSmall Airport
Cape AirportSmall Airport
Concordia Parish AirportSmall Airport
Copiah County AirportSmall Airport
Cox AirportSmall Airport
Crosby Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Dale Landing StripSmall Airport
Delhi Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Delta Dusters AirportSmall Airport
Diamond Point Landing StripSmall Airport
Dixie Farm AirportSmall Airport
Dixon AirportSmall Airport
Dogwood Acres AirportSmall Airport
Don's Flying Service AirportSmall Airport
E E Lane AirportSmall Airport
F L Braughton AirportSmall Airport
Ferriday AirportSmall Airport
Fletcher AirportSmall Airport
Fred Netterville Lumber Company / Wilkinson Community AirportSmall Airport
Freebird AirportSmall Airport
Frisbee Flying Services AirportSmall Airport
Greg's Flying Service AirportSmall Airport
Hannah Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Holcomb's Flying Service AirportSmall Airport
Hutto's Flying Services AirportSmall Airport
Joe Sanford FieldSmall Airport
John Bell Williams AirportSmall Airport
John Thomas Lake Landing StripSmall Airport
Johns LandingSmall Airport
K C Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Kings Point AirportSmall Airport
Lookout Point AirportSmall Airport
Memory Landing AirportSmall Airport
Mississippi Petrified Forest AirportSmall Airport
Montrose Air Services AirportSmall Airport
Mound Bayou AirportSmall Airport
Myrtle Grove AirportSmall Airport
Natchez–Adams County Airport / Hardy-Anders FieldHEZSmall Airport
Norris AirstripSmall Airport
Oliair AirportSmall Airport
Oligrow AirportSmall Airport
Omega AirportSmall Airport
P2 Landing AirportSmall Airport

Grocery Stores in Port Gibson

6 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
61 Fish MarketSpecialty Store1113A Highway 61 N
DOLLAR GENERAL 4802Other1012 Market St
Family Dollar 2450Other1155 Highway 61 N
Piggly WigglySupermarket1002 Market St
Southern MarketGrocery Store410 Church St
Sprint Mart 68Convenience Store3027 Highway 61 S

DOL Wage Violations in Port Gibson

11 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $224,190 in back wages owed to 198 employees.

11
Violations
$224,190
Back Wages Owed
198
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
Claiborne County Hospital SIGNIFICANT 39150 1 $126,546 $1,072 118
Open Heart Senior Home Care LLC 39150 1 $39,410 $1,408 28
At Home Care 39150 1 $21,036 $779 27
Port Gibson High School 39150 1 $13,893 $3,473 4
Port Gibson Middle School 39150 1 $9,413 $4,707 2
A.W. Watson Elementary 39150 1 $6,481 $3,240 2
Healthy Family Mississippi 39150 1 $3,314 $829 4
Claiborne County Senior Care Trend Consultants 39150 1 $2,455 $1,228 2
Backroads Bar & Grill 39150 1 $1,404 $156 9
Sonic Drive In of Port Gibson Inspire Brands 39150 1 $147 $147 1
Quick & Easy Chevron Station 39150 1 $91 $91 1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Port Gibson

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ANTIOCH CHRISTIAN CHURCH238 GORDON STATION ANX
AWESOME CHRIST WARRIORS OUTREACH2064 WARNER RD
BODY OF CHRIST EVAGELISM614A MARKET STREET
CHRISTIAN CHAPEL CHRISTIAN CHURCHPO BOX 908
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 687
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF PORT GIBSONPO BOX 517
MAGNOLIA CHURCH MISSION SERVICESPO BOX 105
NEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CHURCHPO BOX 677
NEW COME AND SEE MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCHPO BOX 192
PINE GROVE CHRISTIAN CHURCH1080 NEW PINE GROVE RD
ST JOSEPH PARISH PORT GIBSON411 COFFEE ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Port Gibson

What is the population of Port Gibson?

Port Gibson has a population of 1,114 residents and is located in Mississippi. The population density is 633 people per square mile, spread across 1.8 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 60.3% female and 39.7% male.

Is Port Gibson expensive to live in?

Port Gibson is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 87 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $29,500, 61% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $127,100 (55% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $499 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 4.3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Port Gibson safe?

Public safety is a concern in Port Gibson, with a violent crime rate of 695 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 6,492 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Port Gibson receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Port Gibson?

Port Gibson 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 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 43.

How is the job market in Port Gibson?

The job market in Port Gibson faces challenges, with unemployment at 10.5% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,332. There are 134 business establishments in the area, including 7 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 21 minutes, and 8.5% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Port Gibson?

The median home value in Port Gibson is $127,100. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $81,308. For renters, the median monthly rent is $499. Fair market rent is $782 for a 1-bedroom and $924 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 70.1%. The average annual property tax is $2,288.

How are the schools in Port Gibson?

Schools in Port Gibson have an average test score of 3.7 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 22.3% of adults in Port Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.8% have completed high school. 15.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Port Gibson?

The obesity rate in Port Gibson is 50.4% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 19.6% of adults are smokers. 39.9% are physically inactive. 17.9% of residents report depression. 13.0% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 35.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,227.

What is transportation like in Port Gibson?

The average commute in Port Gibson is 21 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 84.5% of workers drive alone to work, and 8.5% work from home.

What are the demographics of Port Gibson?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Port Gibson is 7.8% White, 87.6% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino. 98.8% of residents speak only English at home. 3.4% of the population are military veterans. 19.3% of residents have a disability. 84.0% have health insurance coverage.

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