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West Hattiesburg, MS
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West Hattiesburg, MS
At a Glance
How West Hattiesburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Hattiesburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Hattiesburg a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Hattiesburg residents earn a median household income of $38,269 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,378. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.4% 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 West Hattiesburg is $209,100 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,065. Median rent is $1,014/month, with 35.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
West Hattiesburg 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
25.6% of adults in West Hattiesburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Hattiesburg 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.