The Town FilesPascagoula, Mississippi
City in Jackson County · population 22,010 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $144,700
- Household income
- $52,222
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 32
- Median age
- 35.9
Pascagoula is a city of 22,010 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $144,700, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 98% of Mississippi towns, more seaside character than 96% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 93% of Mississippi towns.
How Pascagoula ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pascagoula is worth $144,700, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $52,222, which is more affordable than 56% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $894 a month. 53.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pascagoula | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $144,700 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $894 | $820 |
| Median household income | $52,222 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 53.6% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Pascagoula
| People | Pascagoula | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.7 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Pascagoula
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 37.5°F. About 70.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 39 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 26 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pascagoula since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 19, 2023 about 3.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 19, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 2021.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 51,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Pascagoula itself the ACS puts it at 7.6%.
Public schools in Pascagoula
13 public schools with 3,667 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASCAGOULA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,117 | 16.2 |
| WILLIAM M COLMER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 547 | 12.2 |
| TRENT LOTT ACADEMY | 5-6 | 510 | 11.1 |
| ARLINGTON HEIGHTS ELEM SCHOOL | PK-4 | 360 | 12.9 |
| EASTLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 331 | 12.7 |
| CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 218 | 10.9 |
| CHEROKEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 185 | 13.2 |
| JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 165 | 11.8 |
| BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 105 | 15.0 |
| LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-4 | 88 | 8.8 |
| EXCEPTIONAL SCHOOL | 1-12 | 41 | 5.1 |
| COLLEGE & CAREER TECHNICAL INST. | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Pascagoula
- Moss Point, MS4.8 mi · 12,147 people · home $110,100
- Gautier, MS6.9 mi · 19,024 people · home $166,400
- Escatawpa, MS9.1 mi · 3,254 people · home $107,900
- Gulf Park Estates, MS12.1 mi · 5,972 people · home $212,500
- Ocean Springs, MS14.2 mi · 18,429 people · home $259,400
- Vancleave, MS14.6 mi · 5,592 people · home $247,400
- Grand Bay, AL14.8 mi · 3,460 people · home $142,400
- Gulf Hills, MS16.0 mi · 8,526 people · home $203,700
Pascagoula questions
Is Pascagoula, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pascagoula scores better for retirees than 4% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 7%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in Pascagoula?
The median owner-occupied home in Pascagoula is valued at $144,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,222, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $894 a month.
What is the weather like in Pascagoula?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 37.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 70.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pascagoula get tornadoes?
32 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pascagoula since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 19, 2023. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)