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Gulfport, Mississippi

       
Total population 64,316 Average January/July temperatures 45.7° / 80.8°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 58.79 in. /yr.
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Gulfport, Mississippi

This port city is the seat of Harrison County.

Cultural Attractions
Gathering Grove Productions features various performances, including musicals.
Economy
Shipping, manufacturing, and tourism are staples in this city’s economy.
Geography
Gulfport sits in southeastern Mississippi on the Gulf of Mexico.
Historical
Gulfport’s harbor was opened in 1902.
Recreation
There are several golf courses within city limits, including Bayou Vista Golf Course and Great Southern Golf Club.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 57.28 ° / 34.03 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.3 ° / 70.24 °
Precipitation (?) 58.79 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 28 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 279
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 86
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $36561.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $35368
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 (?) 9
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 14
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 22
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 3
Number of libraries within the county (?) 13
Number of museums within the county (?) 5
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 1
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 64,316
Population density (?) 1,278 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 48.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 16,919 people
Education (?) 26 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 20
Number of clinics within the county (?) 84
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 11
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