Picayune, MS

Picayune, Mississippi

Picayune, Mississippi is 36 miles W of Gulfport, Mississippi (center to center) and 46 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Pearl River county. The population of the city is 10,535.

The People and Families of Picayune

In Picayune, about 48% of adults are married.

Picayune has disproportionaly more women residents than most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Picayune had a median family income of $33,260.

Political Inclinations

Among Picayune political contributors, George W. Bush was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $1,095. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Picayune Housing

Of the housing in Picayune, approximately 66% is occupied by their owners. Real estate taxes per home are higher in the city than most places in Mississippi.

Commuting

In Picayune, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Picayune, MS

Comparing Picayune 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
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

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
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

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

Crime

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

Picayune Almanac

Picayune Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Picayune Public Libraries

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Picayune Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Picayune residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Picayune, 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

Picayune Hospitals

HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
801 GOODYEAR BLVD
(662) 798-4711
Emergency Service: Yes

Wal-Mart in Picayune

Picayune High Schools (2004)

PICAYUNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
800 FIFTH AVENUE
601-798-1380
Serves 1,109 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

PMHS CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER
600 GOODYEAR BLVD.
601-798-7601
A Vocational School

CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION
900 EAST THIRD STREET
601-799-0684
A Non-traditional School

Picayune Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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