Mccomb, MS

McComb, Mississippi

Introduction to McComb, Mississippi

McComb, Mississippi, in Pike county, is located 67 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and is 92 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city has a population of 13,337.

McComb History

The city of McComb was named after Col. Henry McComb, the president of the Jackson and Great Northern Railroad. McComb was founded in the year 1872. The first voter registration project took place in this city. Rail roads were built on land purchased for the purpose, and extended to the nearby communities of Elizabeth town, Burglund, and Harvey town.

McComb and nearby Attractions

• Percy Quin State Park
• Grand Village of the Natchez Indians
• Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime
• Rural Life Museum & Windrush Gardens
• Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Things To Do In McComb

Lying on a historical bed of ancient Indian civilization, the city of McComb consist of several historic sites and parks for the visitors to take a look around. Grand Village of the Natchez Indians and the Louisiana Art & Science Museum are the two sites where tourists can learn more about the history of the city. The Percy Quin State Park occupies 1,700 acres of land with facilities for camping,swimming, boating, and fishing. Tourists can also enjoy the local festivals that the natives celebrate all round the year.

McComb Transportation

One can avail air transportation from the Jackson International Airport.

McComb Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Copiah - Lincoln Community College, Louisiana Technical College, and Southwest Mississippi Community College.

High Points

Mccomb strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of McComb, MS

Comparing Mccomb to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Mccomb Almanac

Mccomb Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mccomb Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, McComb, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mccomb Public Libraries

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Mccomb Hospitals

SOUTHWEST MS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
(Government - Local)
215 MARION AV BOX 1307
(601) 249-5500
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Mccomb

Mccomb High Schools (2004)

MCCOMB HIGH SCHOOL
310 SEVENTH STREET
601-684-5678
Serves 753 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY COMPLEX
1003 VIRGINIA AVENUE
601-684-5288
A Vocational School

Mccomb Colleges

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