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Wiggins, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Stone County County
Wiggins, MS
At a Glance
How Wiggins Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wiggins's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Wiggins a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Wiggins residents earn a median household income of $41,705 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,401. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wiggins is $105,700 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $166,150. Median rent is $822/month, with 42.5% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Wiggins reports 108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,439/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.2% of adults in Wiggins hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 79.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wiggins has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.