Livability Score

71
/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 A

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
PJ's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Unknown Name
Coffee Shop
Creekside Coffee Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (10) A+
Crackin Shells Dippin Tails
Attraction
Unknown Name
Attraction
M. M. Roberts Stadium
Stadium
Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Amphitheater
Theatre Arts
Bruce's
Nightclub
Carver Museum
Museum
Teddy Bear Museum
Museum
Splash Pad
Water Park
Unknown Name
Cinema
Food and Drink (9) F
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (10) A+
The Gym
Gym
Crossfit
Gym
Bodyworks
Gym
Parenting Resource Center
Community Centre
Kelly Wise Gym
Gym
Cornerstone
Gym
Save-A-Life
Community Centre
CCHY
Community Centre
Manna Ministries
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Groceries (8) C-
The Bake Project
Bakery
Sunflower
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Shoppers Value
Grocery Store
Claiborne Hill Supermarket
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Unknown Name
Grocery Store
Paul's Pastry
Bakery
Parks (22) A+
Shay park
Park
Jack Reed Park
Park
Crosby Commons
Park
Crosby Commons
Park
Leola Jordan Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
JP Johnson Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
Pat Blades Memorial Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
snyder Park
Park
Snyder Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Friendship Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Friendship Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Ben Taylor Park
Park
Shops (25) C+
West Canal florist
Florist
Unknown Name
Florist
Unknown Name
Fashion
Unknown Name
Optician
Sears
Department Store
Buddy Hop
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
James Furniture
Furniture
Hart to Hart
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Home Improvement
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Studio Eleven
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Icon Luxury Day Spa
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Picayune.
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 Picayune is 88/100 - which is 6% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Picayune crime rates are 3,604 per 100k, which is 81% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
2,955 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
649 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Picayune is $31,349 - which is 23% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$31,349 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (15)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
moore chiropractor
Doctor
Picayune Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Picayune Police Department
Police
CIty Rexall
Pharmacy
West Side Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Fred's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Doctor
Picayune Urgent Care
Clinic
Picayune Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Picayune Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Highland Community Hospital
Hospital
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
Carriere Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 Hide A Way Lake
Fire Station
Southeast Volunteer Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing B

Picayune home prices are $116,500 - which is 10% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$116,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C-

The Picayune graduation rate is 77% - which is 1% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
77% D
Elementary Schools (12) A+
Center For Alternative Education
Heritage Christian Academy
Pmhs Career & Technology Center
St Charles Borromeo Catholic School
West Side Elementary School
Roseland Park Elementary School
Annie'S Kindergarten And Day Care
South Side Elementary School
South Side Lower Elementary School
Nicholson Elementary School
High Schools (1) F
Picayune Memorial High School
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ratings A+

Picayune has an overall rating of 90% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes C+
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Picayune Area Facts

  • Picayune has a Livability Score of 71/100, which is considered excellent
  • Picayune crime rates are 81% 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! 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
      Unknown Name
      JP Johnson Park
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

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

      Food & Drink

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Taco Bell
      Hardee's
      McDonald's
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      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 3,604, which are 81% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      3,604 per 100k people

      55% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 28

      55% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      53%

      Year over year crime is up

      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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