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Petal, MS

Petal, MS.

Population: 22,882 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Petal, MS is $225,460 — up 2.2% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,268/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, strongwind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$225,460

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,460
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+47.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,460
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
94
1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
30

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,268/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
PETAL SCHOOL DIST, PERRY CO SCHOOL DIST
Schools include
PETAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, PETAL UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PETAL PRIMARY SCHOOL, PETAL HIGH SCHOOL, PETAL ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hercules Inc (5.5 mi)
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
64.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
145
Days with Moderate air quality
220
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-70 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
22.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,400
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,313
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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

How it compares

PetalState medianUS median
Median home value$225,460$154,088$289,727
Typical rent$1,268/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,400$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 Petal, MS?
$225,460.
What is typical rent in Petal, MS?
Typical rent: $1,268/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Petal, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail, heatWave.
What is the wildfire risk in Petal, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Petal, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Petal, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Petal, MS?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in Petal, MS?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Petal, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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