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Ocean Springs, Mississippi

       
Total population 17,140 Average January/July temperatures 45.4° / 81.2°
Median home price N/A Annual Precipitation 55.87 in. /yr.
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Ocean Springs, Mississippi

This community is still rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina.

Climate
Ocean Springs experiences mild winters and hot, humid summers.
Cultural Attractions
The Walter Anderson Museum of Art features permanent exhibits of Walter Anderson’s work, as well as the works of his brothers Peter and Mac.
Geography
This city sits on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Historical
The French established a settlement in the area in 1699.
Recreation
Ocean Springs is home to the Gulf Hills Golf Club and St. Andrews Golf Course.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 56.7 ° / 34.18 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.94 ° / 70.37 °
Precipitation (?) 55.87 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) N/A
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 248
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 83
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) N/A
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $45230.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $46288
Maximum state income tax (?) 5 %
State sales tax (?) 7 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .540 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 6
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 7
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 2
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 20
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 1
Number of libraries within the county (?) 8
Number of museums within the county (?) 5
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 17,140
Population density (?) 1,563 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 56.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 4,799 people
Education (?) 37 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 9
Number of clinics within the county (?) 36
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 11
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