No recent drinking-water violations, but high hurricane risk (score 86).
In Hattiesburg, MS, the average 2-bedroom rent is $1,047/mo, the state income tax reaches 4.00%, and hurricane risk rates 9/10.
| Average Rent (2BR) | $1,047/mo | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Cost vs National Average | −38.7% | HUD FMR · FY2026 |
| State Income Tax % | 4.00% | Tax Foundation · 2025 |
| Hurricane Risk | 9/10 | FEMA NRI · 2023 |
| Home Insurance (annual) | $5,166/yr | MoneyGeek · 2025 |
| Primary Care Physician Ratio | 1,145:1 | County Health Rankings · 2024 |
| Broadband Subscription Rate | 83.8% | Census ACS · 2022 |
| Population Density | 907/sq mi | Census · 2025 |
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.
33 sourced metrics across 10 categories — every number dated. Nothing estimated, nothing invented.