Biloxi is often sunny with mild winters and warm summers.
Economy
Keesler Air Force Base is a large employer; the city’s main industry is tourism with employment opportunities in gaming, hospitality, construction, and related trades.
Geography
The city is on the Gulf Coast, not far from New Orleans.
Historical
This city is home to Beauvoir, the last home and presidential library of Jefferson Davis, the only president of the Confederacy.
Recreation
It is home to nine casinos, seven of which are back in operation following Hurricane Katrina.
Location Details
Weather
Average January high/low temperature (?)
57.9 ° / 43.5 °
Average July high/low temperature (?)
88.5 ° / 74.9 °
Precipitation (?)
64.84 in. /yr.
Index score for various storm types (?)
266
Cost of Living
Median home price (?)
N/A
Median household income (?)
$35324.0
Maximum state income tax (?)
5 %
State sales tax (?)
7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?)
N/A
Number of public golf courses within the county (?)
10
Number of private golf courses within the county (?)
9
Number of sports teams within the county (?)
0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?)
3
Number of libraries within the county (?)
9
Number of museums within the county (?)
5
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?)
0
Population & Demographics
Total population (?)
50,209
Population density (?)
1,004 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?)
40.4% growth
Population over 55 (?)
11,646 people
Education (?)
24 % have a college degree
Health
Number of hospitals within the county (?)
16
Number of clinics within the county (?)
90
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?)
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