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Purvis, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
Purvis, MS
At a Glance
How Purvis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Purvis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Purvis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Purvis residents earn a median household income of $34,688 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,211. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,576 business establishments, including 151 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Purvis is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,510. Median rent is $862/month, with 38.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Purvis reports 261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,758/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Purvis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 80.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Purvis has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.