Picayune, MS Area Guide

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Picayune Area Facts

  • Picayune has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Picayune crime rates are 84% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Picayune is 6% higher than the Mississippi average
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I Love Picayune, Mississippi! User Rating 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Picayune, Mississippi is a fantastic place to live! We've got plenty of attractions to check out and visit, but the one that we are probably known for the most is the Teddy Bear House Museum! Learn about the history of teddy bears, the most common type and more!

One of our oth ...Read More er favorite attractions is Bubba's Barn. Sit back and relax, come on in and watch a ball game, enjoy the decor and enjoy a beer on your visit to Bubba's!

I love the bike paths and trails that we have with our parks where you can spend a day hiking and exploring. People here are truly wonderful, even if you are a stranger you can expect a friendly greeting "How are you today?"

The cost of living in Picayune is quite reasonable and we have a very good school district as well. The job market is really starting to move forward, so if you are looking for employment come on and check us out! Read Less
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      A Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Picayune? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shay park
      Jack Reed Park
      Crosby Commons
      Crosby Commons
      Leola Jordan Park
      JP Johnson Park
      Pat Blades Memorial Park
      snyder Park

      Entertainment

      Crackin Shells Dippin Tails
      M. M. Roberts Stadium
      Auditorium
      Amphitheater
      Bruce's
      Carver Museum
      Teddy Bear Museum
      Splash Pad

      Food & Drink

      Taco Bell
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Sonic

      F Commute

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

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Picayune? The cost of living in Picayune is 88/100 - which is 6% higher than Mississippi.
      Picayune
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Picayune? Picayune crime rates are 3,286, which are 84% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      3,286 per 100k people

      44% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 31

      44% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Picayune? The median income in Picayune is $31,349 which is 23% lower than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $31,34943% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $20,03833% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Highland Community Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      CIty Rexall
      Fred's Pharmacy
      West Side Pharmacy

      Doctors

      moore chiropractor

      B Housing

      What are Picayune home prices? Picayune home prices are $116,500 - which is 10% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $116,50037% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $77718% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      60%

      5% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Picayune have good schools? The Picayune graduation rate is 77% - which is 1% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      77%

      7% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      8% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Picayune a good place to live? Picayune has an overall rating of 90% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      100%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      67%

      6 total surveys

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