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Purvis, MS
B+
Population: 1,982
Home Price: $109,600
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Overview
Purvis is a small town in the state of Mississippi with a population of 1,982. Purvis has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small Town
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
30.1 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
-
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Purvis, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,287
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$33,568
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
17.3%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
38.8
38.3
42.3
Gender
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Male
50.3%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
49.7%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
White
72.1%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
22.8%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.4%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.7%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$109,600
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$562
$521
$801
Family Households
36.0%
36.0%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
50.1%
50.1%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.0%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
32.0%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.1%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
37.5%
37.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
23.8%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
8.8%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.3%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
50.0%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
48.0%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Murder
NA
9.9
3.0
Rape
NA
35.9
38.0
Robbery
NA
58.9
40.7
Assault
NA
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Purvis
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
NA
684.8
336.1
Theft
NA
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
189.5
167.1
Arson
NA
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Purvis, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
gumbo
crawfish
chinese food
tuna
bbq
salad
beer
pizza
herbal
mexican
hotdogs
sauces
herbs
brisket
delicious
cooking
deli
veggies
bakery
lobster
high school football
football
college football
basketball
softball
college footb
baseball
ncaa football
footb
nfl
music hiphoprap
golf
teams
hoops
mlb
racing
athlete
outdoors
gaming
athletes
inspired by
fashion
surrealist
portrait
textile
painting
craft
exhibition
nature
crafts
artistic
canvas
prints
jewelry
creation
designs
poster
museum
comic
drawing
tv shows
iracing
hunting
fishing
junk
toys
outdoors
memes
gaming
books
pokemon
camping
adventures
radio show
tv
tv shows
fashion
music hiphoprap
drama
sports
gaming
podcasts
films
celebrity
hollywood
corporate
executive producer
comedy
marketing
creative
air conditioning
summer
thissummer
sports
hunting
fishing
beach
nature
winter
gardens
rec
camping
pool
aprons
walmart
dollar store
groceries
pharmacy
toys
tractor supply
carts
dealers
goodies
deli
bakery
crafts
gift card
pro shop
kits
warehouse
jewelry
mall
pickup
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