The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Pearl River county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 81.3℉ and the average temperature in January is 51.7℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 0.91%. The overall influence score for Pearl River is 5.
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Pearl River County is located in south-central Mississippi, and is part of the larger Pascagoula-Gulfport metropolitan area. The county has a population of 54,749 people, with a median household income of $40,906. The racial makeup of the county is 73.2% white, 23.1% African American, 0.8% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 1.9% from two or more races.
The living conditions in Pearl River County vary greatly depending on the area of the county. The northern part of the county is predominantly rural with low population density and limited economic opportunity. The southern part of the county contains the cities of Picayune and Poplarville, which have seen rapid growth over the past few decades as a result of increased employment opportunities in the area.
In terms of housing, the majority of Pearl River County's residents live in single-family homes. The median value of a home in Pearl River County is $117,000, which is lower than the national average. Renters make up about 24% of all households in the county.
Overall, Pearl River County is an economically diverse area with a mix of rural and urban living conditions.
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