Pearl

Rankin County, Mississippi

Population 159K |Median income $79,357 |6 hospitals

Population

158,854

Rankin County

Median Income

$79,357

+17% vs avg

Median Home Value

$237,400

+4% vs avg

Median Age

39.6

years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024

Population

159K+11%

Median Income

$79,357+38%

Median Home Value

$237,400+59%

Poverty Rate

9.8%-15%

Unemployment

4.3%-28%

Economics

Median Rent

$1,270/mo

Poverty Rate

9.8% -31% vs avg

Unemployment 4.3%

Bachelor's Degree+ 33.5%

Work From Home 7.1%

Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 71.4%

African American 20.9%

Two or More Ethnicities 3%

Asian 1.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure

40.7%

Short Sleep Duration

38.1%

Obesity

36.6%

Physical Inactivity

27.2%

Binge Drinking

15.6%

Frequent Mental Distress

15.5%

Current Smoking

13.1%

Frequent Physical Distress

12.4%

Diabetes

12.1%

Current Asthma

9.1%

Preventive Care

Annual Checkup 80.8%

Dental Visit 11.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance

8.9%

Coronary Heart Disease

Stroke

3.4%

Hospitals 6 total

Rating Distribution

★★★★★

★★★★

★★★

★★

★

Average Rating

1/5

Total Hospitals

With ER

CROSSGATES RIVER OAKS HOSPITAL

BRANDON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

MERIT HEALTH RIVER OAKS

FLOWOOD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER

★☆☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Pearl Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Near Pensacola and Pascagoula

NOAA · 34m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Waters from Pensacola to Pascagoula Until 7:30 AM CDT

NOAA · 35m ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters

NOAA · 6h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Gulf Waters Off Florida and Mississippi Coastline

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Special Marine Warning Issued for Louisiana and Mississippi Coastal Waters Through 7:00 AM CDT

NOAA · 12h ago

Weather Alerts high

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for East Central Mississippi Through 1:00 AM

NOAA · 1d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Pearl, MS? ▼

Pearl, MS has a population of 158,854 people, located in Rankin County, Mississippi.

What is the median household income in Pearl? ▼

The median household income in Pearl, MS is $79,357 per year. The poverty rate is 9.8%.

What is the median home value in Pearl? ▼

The median home value in Pearl, MS is $237,400. Median rent is $1,270/month.

What are the top health concerns in Pearl? ▼

The top health indicators in Pearl include High Blood Pressure (40.7%), Short Sleep Duration (38.1%), Obesity (36.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.

How many hospitals are in Pearl? ▼

Pearl has 6 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.

What is the median age in Pearl? ▼

The median age in Pearl, MS is 39.6 years. 33.5% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Pearl, MS is located in Rankin County, Mississippi. With a population of 159K and a median household income of $79,357, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 6 hospitals with an average rating of 1/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Pearl area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Rankin County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.