Livability Score

66
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (4) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
The Red Zone
Bar
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Rouses
Grocery Store
Parks (3) F
DH Country Club Recreation Park & Walking Trail
Park
Twin Lakes Recreation Area & Walking Trail
Park
Tiger Stadium
Park
Shops (1) F
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Diamondhead.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A

The cost of living in Diamondhead is 97/100 - which is 16% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
C+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime A+

Diamondhead crime rates are 856 per 100k, which is 57% lower than Mississippi
Property Crime
750 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
105 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment B

The median income in Diamondhead is $64,041 - which is 58% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$64,041
C-
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
A+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (2)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Diamondhead Fire Department
Fire Station
Diamondhead Sheriff's Substation
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Diamondhead home prices are $179,200 - which is 70% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$179,200
B-
Home Appreciation Rate
12%
A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio)
A-
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schools C-

The Diamondhead graduation rate is 95% - which is 24% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
95%
A+
Elementary Schools (0) F
East Hancock Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Diamondhead has an overall rating of 85% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (13)
From AreaVibes
B+
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Diamondhead Area Facts

  • Diamondhead has a Livability Score of 66/100, which is considered good
  • Diamondhead crime rates are 57% lower than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Diamondhead is 16% higher than the Mississippi average
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This Site Does Not Have Current Information 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 01, 2023) The City of Diamondhead is relatively small geographically and has a population that matches the size. There are many amenities jut 5 or 10 minutes outside of the City of Diamondhead.

However this site restaurant list leaves out the Country Club which despite its name is open t
...Read More o the public. It also leaves out smaller Italian, chinese, mexican and soul food restaurants near the grocery store. There is one large grocery store but there are several smaller places that are nearby but outside the city limits and thus ignored.

The key attractions are related to golf, tennis and swimming. It is a golf cart community so you can go most places inside the city with a golf cart.

As for health this site ignores the clinics that both Ochsner & Memorial have within the city limits. The two nearest hospitals are outside of the city but these are medical clinic and two pharmacies within the city limits. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Diamondhead? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      DH Country Club Recreation Park & Walking Trail
      Twin Lakes Recreation Area & Walking Trail
      Tiger Stadium

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Dairy Queen
      Subway
      The Red Zone

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Diamondhead? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Diamondhead.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Diamondhead a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors