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Poplarville, MS

Poplarville, MS.

Population: 13,926 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Poplarville, MS is $190,805 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 32 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$190,805

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$190,805
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+51.7%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$195,988
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$269,000
Median price per sqft
$163
1-year sale-price change
+1.9%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
19
For-sale inventory
45
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
40
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
12

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Schools include
POPLARVILLE JR SR HIGH SCHOOL, POPLARVILLE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, POPLARVILLE UPPER ELEMENTARY SCH, MIDDLE SCHOOL OF POPLARVILLE, POPLARVILLE CAREER DEVELOPMENT CTR

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coldWave, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Colonial Creosote (17.9 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,910
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,134

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Poplarville Pearl River County Airport (PCU) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
PEARL RIVER COUNTY HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+371 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
20.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
30.9%
Median annual property tax
$984
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
57.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,218
Average weekly wage
$731
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
279

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

How it compares

PoplarvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$190,805$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$250,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market32 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$984$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 Poplarville, MS?
$190,805.
What is the median sale price in Poplarville, MS?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Poplarville, MS?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Poplarville, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Poplarville, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coldWave, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Poplarville, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Poplarville, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Poplarville, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Poplarville, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Poplarville, MS?
5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Poplarville, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Poplarville, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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