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Living in Hattiesburg

Hattiesburg is a city in the United States. There were 227 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. For Hattiesburg, median gross rent was US$1,005 per month, while the median home value was US$165,900 in July 2026. In July 2026, Hattiesburg had a population of 48,619.

More recorded crime than 89% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 90% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Hattiesburg?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Hattiesburg.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 37.2%, and the vacancy rate was 11.3% in July 2026. 51.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Hattiesburg recurring monthly costs, € per month€2612Private kindergarten€127Utilities, 85 m² flat€73Internet, 60 Mbps€40Mobile plan, 10 GB€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited73.25 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hattiesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250326150254)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly2,612 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hattiesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250326150254)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB40.49 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hattiesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250326150254)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home126.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hattiesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250326150254)22Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,005/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct11.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,492 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent883.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,736 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,649 people of 48,802 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$46,342 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Hattiesburg is 8.7%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Hattiesburg 8.7%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd46,342 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct68.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct86.76 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct10.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary1,865 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)20Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,668 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov19Official
Unemployment rate8.66 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Hattiesburg. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Hattiesburg. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct91.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools34 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct33.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio2 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents227 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,529 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Hattiesburg when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesHattiesburg highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Hattiesburg highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,687Hattiesburg3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,687 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents230.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count124 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute17.35 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct3.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportHBG3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport8 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Hattiesburg. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Hattiesburg.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Hattiesburg average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND33°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Hattiesburg average monthly precipitation, mm045901351801651441501451151341641591229098152JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Hattiesburg annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5259.1PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Hattiesburg is 9.1 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–10Hattiesburg 9.133 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean9.07 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20248Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 15.39 · Feb 17.78 · Mar 21.72 · Apr 25.28 · May 29 · Jun 32.06 · Jul 32.89 · Aug 33 · Sep 31.06 · Oct 26.33 · Nov 20.72 · Dec 16.56 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00223887 (HATTIESBURG 5SW)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.22 · Feb 5.11 · Mar 8.83 · Apr 12.28 · May 16.89 · Jun 20.83 · Jul 22.11 · Aug 21.94 · Sep 19.39 · Oct 13.33 · Nov 7.61 · Dec 4.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00223887 (HATTIESBURG 5SW)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 9.5 · Feb 11.7 · Mar 15.5 · Apr 18.9 · May 23 · Jun 26.5 · Jul 27.7 · Aug 27.7 · Sep 25.2 · Oct 19.6 · Nov 13.7 · Dec 10.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 165.1 · Feb 144.3 · Mar 149.6 · Apr 144.8 · May 115.1 · Jun 133.6 · Jul 163.6 · Aug 159 · Sep 122.4 · Oct 89.92 · Nov 97.79 · Dec 151.6 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00223887 (HATTIESBURG 5SW)15Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M332.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M310.11 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,186 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.74 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature20.32 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan12.81 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Cypress48,781 residentsSpanish Fork48,837 residentsFlorin48,839 residentsNorth Highlands48,660 residentsWauwatosa48,649 residentsCeres48,982 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Hattiesburg residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.6%Foreign residents 3.4%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.39 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,649 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population51,084 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density352.6 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population48,802 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population48,465 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Hattiesburg a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker40%strong on work, weak on safety · range 30–50%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 32–54%
Family41%strong on family, weak on cost · range 31–51%
Retirement39%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 28–50%
Foreign residents1,649 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population48,802 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent51.55 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent883.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,492 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary1,865 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd165,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes37.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour64.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct59.83 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct74 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct11.67 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct37.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct91.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 202248,210 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202210 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus23,257 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct4.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct74.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Hattiesburg?

The median gross salary is 2,668 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Hattiesburg?

The unemployment rate is 8.66 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Hattiesburg?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 9.07 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Hattiesburg?

Police recorded 3,687 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Hattiesburg?

The published population is 48,802 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Hattiesburg?

1,649 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Hattiesburg a good place to live?

Hattiesburg may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00223887 (HATTIESBURG 5SW) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  11. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  12. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Hattiesburg (Wayback Machine capture 20250326150254) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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