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Lucedale, MS

Lucedale, MS.

Population: 29,181 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lucedale, MS is $216,738 — up 4.6% over the past year. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,738

Median home value

+4.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,738
1-year appreciation
+4.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.1%
10-year appreciation
+51.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$216,738
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
97
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
25

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
AGRICOLA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GEORGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL, LC HATCHER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, ROCKY CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strongWind: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
69.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sky Landings Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,122
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
54.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,617
Average weekly wage
$724
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
33

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LucedaleState medianUS median
Median home value$216,738$154,088$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,122$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lucedale, MS?
$216,738.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lucedale, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Lucedale, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lucedale, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lucedale, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lucedale, MS?
9 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Lucedale, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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