Livability Score

72
/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
Honeybaked Ham
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Connie Cone
Coffee Shop
T-Bones Records and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Brewster's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
Turtle Creek 9
Cinema
Grand Theatre 18
Cinema
Pete Taylor Park
Stadium
MM Roberts Stadium
Stadium
Club Nina's
Nightclub
Hattiesburg Zoo
Zoo
Club Elite
Nightclub
Food and Drink (0) D-
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Ward's Restaurant
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Panda Express
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Auntie Anne's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Dippin' Dots
Sweets
J&J Cajun Grill
Fast Food
Villa
Fast Food
American Deli
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Classic Cookie
Fast Food
Mandarin Expresd
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Nails 2
Gym
Bonita Brow Bar
Gym
Lee's Nails
Gym
Gym
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Corner Market
Grocery Store
Corner Market
Grocery Store
Breadsmith
Bakery
Jody’s Bakery and Caterie
Bakery
Lil' Butcher Shoppe
Butcher
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Sunflower
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Optimist Park
Park
Centennial Green
Park
The District
Park
David H. Anthony, Sr. Fitness-Leisure Park
Park
Kamper Park
Park
McDonald's PlayPlace
Playground
Shops (0) A-
Oak Grove Pit Stop
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
FastMart
Convenience Store
VisionCenter
Optician
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Randy Price & Company
Clothing
Angelles Fine Furniture
Furniture
Floyd's Formals
Clothing
Kohl's
Department Store
Dillard's
Department Store
Dandy Dans
Convenience Store
Target
Department Store
City Gear
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
Footaction
Shoes
Verizon
Electronics
Shoe Dept. Encore
Shoes
claire's
Fashion
Treasure Island
Gift Shop
Blu Espero
Clothing
Treasures
Gift Shop
Cellular Solution
Electronics
Torrid
Clothing
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Hibbett
Clothing
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Hattiesburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Wal-Mart
Bus Stop
Turtle Creek Mall
Bus Stop
Wesley Medical Center
Bus Stop
Oak Grove Plaza
Bus Stop
Westover
Bus Stop
University Mall
Bus Stop
USM
Bus Stop
Forrest General
Bus Stop
Mamie & S 28th
Bus Stop
Hardy & 28th
Bus Stop
Hardy & 28th
Bus Stop
Kamper Park
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 92/100 - which is 10% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A-

West Hattiesburg crime rates are 1,452 per 100k, which is 27% lower than Mississippi
Property Crime
1,274 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
179 crimes per 100k A
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employment F

The median income in West Hattiesburg is $40,617 - which is equal to Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$40,617 F
Unemployment Rate
15.6% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Northeast Lamar Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hattiesburg Clinic - The Children's Clinic
Clinic
Southern Patient Care
Clinic
Hattiesburg Fire Station #8
Fire Station
Hattiesburg Police Department Substation
Police
Hattiesburg GI Associates
Clinic
Merit Health Wesley
Hospital
Affordable Dentures & Implants
Dentist
Oak Grove Family Clinic
Clinic
Vital Care Compounder
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Freedom Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Sunnybrook Dentistry & Braces
Dentist
Saint Michael's Urgent Care
Clinic
Hattiesburg Fire Station #6
Fire Station
Serene View Dental Care
Dentist
Bedford Care Center of Hattiesburg
Nursing Home
Pine Belt Periodontics
Doctor
Hattiesburg Clinic Dermatology
Clinic
Anticoagulation Clinic
Clinic
Hattiesburg Clinic Internal Medicine
Clinic
Hattiesburg Clinic Internal Medicine
Clinic
The Children's Clinic
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

West Hattiesburg home prices are $151,800 - which is 44% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$151,800 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools D

The West Hattiesburg graduation rate is 90% - which is 17% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (0) F
Grace Community School
Longleaf Elementary
Thames Elementary School
Oak Grove Primary
Oak Grove Middle School
Montessori Childrens House
Woodley Elementary School
Grace Christian Elementary School
High Schools (0) F
Oak Grove High School
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ratings A+

West Hattiesburg has an overall rating of 94% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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West Hattiesburg, MS Area Guide

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  • West Hattiesburg has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • West Hattiesburg crime rates are 27% lower than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 10% higher than the Mississippi average

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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Optimist Park
      Centennial Green
      The District
      David H. Anthony, Sr. Fitness-Leisure Park
      Kamper Park
      McDonald's PlayPlace

      Entertainment

      Turtle Creek 9
      Grand Theatre 18
      Pete Taylor Park
      MM Roberts Stadium
      Club Nina's
      Hattiesburg Zoo
      Club Elite

      Food & Drink

      Auntie Anne's
      Checkers
      Ward's Restaurant
      Five Guys
      Domino's
      Chick-fil-A
      Popeyes
      Panda Express

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in West Hattiesburg? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in West Hattiesburg.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Hattiesburg? The cost of living in West Hattiesburg is 92/100 - which is 10% higher than Mississippi.
      West Hattiesburg
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Hattiesburg? West Hattiesburg crime rates are 1,452, which are 27% lower than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      1,452 per 100k people

      38% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 69

      38% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Hattiesburg? The median income in West Hattiesburg is $40,617 which is equal to Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $40,61727% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $21,88127% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      16%

      234% higher than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are West Hattiesburg home prices? West Hattiesburg home prices are $151,800 - which is 44% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $151,80018% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $81314% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      46%

      28% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does West Hattiesburg have good schools? The West Hattiesburg graduation rate is 90% - which is 17% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is West Hattiesburg a good place to live? West Hattiesburg has an overall rating of 94% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      94%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      94%

      2 total surveys

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