Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Population in July 2007: 17,246. Population change since 2000: -2.4%

Males: 8,310	(48.2%)
Females: 8,936	(51.8%)

Median resident age:	37.5 years
Mississippi median age:	33.8 years

Zip codes: 39564, 39565.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,900 (it was $45,885 in 2000)

Ocean Springs	$49,900
Mississippi:	$36,338

Estimated median house/condo value in 2007: $153,700 (it was $98,900 in 2000)

Ocean Springs	$153,700
Mississippi:	$96,000

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Races in Ocean Springs:

White Non-Hispanic (86.2%)
Black (7.0%)
Hispanic (2.5%)
Two or more races (1.5%)
Vietnamese (1.2%)
American Indian (1.0%)
Other race (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Ocean Springs: 93.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (14.9%), English (14.4%), Irish (12.0%), United States (9.6%), French (8.8%), Italian (5.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 09/09/1892

Elevation: 30 feet

Land area: 11.6 square miles.

Population density: 1482 people per square mile

(low).

For population 25 years and over in Ocean Springs

High school or higher: 88.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 30.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 11.3%
Unemployed: 4.6%
Mean travel time to work: 21.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ocean Springs city

Never married: 21.1%
Now married: 57.8%
Separated: 1.6%
Widowed: 6.9%
Divorced: 12.5%

809 residents are foreign born (2.4% Asia, 1.4% Europe, 0.5% Latin America).

This city:	4.7%
Mississippi:	1.4%

According to our research there were 17 registered sex offenders living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Ocean Springs to the number of sex offenders is 1014 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Ocean Springs:	0.9% ($899)
Mississippi:	0.6% ($425)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Biloxi, MS (9.0 miles , pop. 50,644).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: New Orleans, LA (91.8 miles , pop. 484,674).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (454.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Gulf Hills, MS (2.6 miles ), Gulf Park Estates, MS (3.4 miles ), St. Martin, MS (5.5 miles ), Latimer, MS (6.7 miles ), D'Iberville, MS (7.1 miles ), Biloxi, MS (9.0 miles ), Gautier, MS (10.7 miles ), Hickory Hills, MS (11.2 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 78 buildings, average cost: $85,000
1997: 79 buildings, average cost: $85,000
1998: 88 buildings, average cost: $85,000
1999: 130 buildings, average cost: $136,000
2000: 121 buildings, average cost: $132,900
2001: 129 buildings, average cost: $133,600
2002: 139 buildings, average cost: $133,500
2003: 152 buildings, average cost: $133,500
2004: 163 buildings, average cost: $133,500
2005: 75 buildings, average cost: $196,900
2006: 87 buildings, average cost: $194,400
2007: 49 buildings, average cost: $255,400

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in 1000s)

Latitude: 30.41 N, Longitude: 88.80 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -1,377 (-8.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 2,503 (29.1%)

People in group quarters in Ocean Springs

98 people in nursing homes
60 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
31 people in other group homes
4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Area code: 228

Ocean Springs household income distribution

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Population change in the 1990s: +2,051 (+13.5%).

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries for males:

Arts, entertainment, and recreation (11%)
Transportation equipment (11%)
Construction (11%)
Public administration (8%)
Health care (7%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
Accommodation and food services (6%)

Most common industries for females:

Educational services (16%)
Health care (15%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (13%)
Accommodation and food services (11%)
Public administration (7%)
Finance and insurance (4%)
Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males

Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
Other production occupations including supervisors (4%)
Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (4%)
Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
Engineers (3%)

Most common occupations for females

Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (8%)
Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
Supervisors and other personal care and service workers except personal appearance, transportation, and child care workers (5%)
Registered nurses (4%)
Cashiers (4%)
Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (4%)

Ocean Springs races chart

Crime in Ocean Springs by Year
Type	2001	2002	2003	2004	2005
Murders	0	1	0	1	0
per 100,000	0.0	5.8	0.0	5.7	0.0
Rapes	6	5	10	7	6
per 100,000	34.7	28.8	57.6	39.8	33.7
Robberies	10	20	8	3	9
per 100,000	57.8	115.0	46.1	17.1	50.5
Assaults	7	11	8	12	11
per 100,000	40.4	63.3	46.1	68.3	61.8
Burglaries	120	147	146	134	165
per 100,000	693.4	845.4	840.9	762.5	926.5
Thefts	541	595	562	537	478
per 100,000	3126.1	3421.7	3236.8	3055.7	2684.2
Auto thefts	25	42	49	58	36
per 100,000	144.5	241.5	282.2	330.0	202.2
Arson	3	0	1	2	3
per 100,000	17.3	0.0	5.8	11.4	16.8
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9)	238.3	297.0	280.0	264.0	242.9

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 49 (39 officers).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.26
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi average temperatures

Ocean Springs, Mississippi average precipitation

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Ocean Springs-area historical tornado activity is below Mississippi state average. It is 51% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/13/1980, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 8.4 miles away from the Ocean Springs city center injured 25 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 5/16/1980, a category 3 tornado 12.8 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Hospitals/medical centers near Ocean Springs:

SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-BILOXI (about 7 miles; BILOXI, MS)
GULF COAST MEDICAL CENTER (about 12 miles; BILOXI, MS)
BILOXI REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; BILOXI, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Ocean Springs, MS

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ocean Springs:

KEESLER AFB (about 9 miles; BILOXI, MS; ID: BIX)
GULFPORT-BILOXI INTL (about 19 miles; GULFPORT, MS; ID: GPT)
TRENT LOTT INTERNATIONAL (about 20 miles; PASCAGOULA, MS; ID: PQL)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ocean Springs:

OCEAN SPRINGS (about 4 miles; OCEAN SPRINGS, MS; ID: 5R2)
VORTEX (about 25 miles; LONG BEACH, MS; ID: 35M)
SKYWEST AIRPARK (about 36 miles; MOBILE, AL; ID: S26)

Amtrak stations near Ocean Springs:

7 miles: BILOXI (860 ESTERS BLVD.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
17 miles: PASCAGOULA (505 RAILROAD AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ocean Springs:

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 30 miles; PERKINSTON, MS; Full-time enrollment: 6,329)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA (about 48 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 9,082)
BISHOP STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 55 miles; MOBILE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,758)
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; POPLARVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,433)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (about 63 miles; HATTIESBURG, MS; FT enrollment: 12,541)
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA-BALDWIN (about 70 miles; FAIRHOPE, AL; FT enrollment: 5,582)
JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,050)

Public high schools in Ocean Springs:

ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 10800 YELLOWJACKET BLVD.)
ST MARTIN EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 7508 ROSE FARM ROAD; Grades: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 )
OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 2230 GOVERNMENT ST.; Grades: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 )
PECAN PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 504 HANLEY ROAD; Grades: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 )
MAGNOLIA PARK ELEMENTARY (Location: 3500 GOVERNMENT STREET; Grades: KG 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 )
OCEAN SPRINGS HIGH SCHOOL (Location: 2320 GOVERNMENT STREET)

Private high school in Ocean Springs:

GRACE BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 47; Location: 3707 HIGHWAY 90 EAST; Grades: KG - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Ocean Springs:

KEYS VOC CENTER (Location: 2401 SCHOOL STREET)
N E TACONI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Location: 711 MAGNOLIA AVENUE)
ST. MARTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 10900 YELLOWJACKET BLVD.)
ST MARTIN UPPER ELEMENTARY (Location: 10910 YELLOWJACKET BLVD.)
OCEAN SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL (Location: 3600 HANSHAW ROAD)

Private elementary/middle schools in Ocean Springs:

ST ALPHONSUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 382; Location: 504 JACKSON AVENUE; Grades: PK - 6)
CHILDRENS HOUSE MONTESSORI SCH (Students: 19; Location: 309 WASHINGTON AVE; Grades: PK - KG)

User submitted facts and corrections:

Add to hospitals in area: OCEAN SPRINGS HOSPITAL - Ocean Springs SINGING RIVER HOSPITAL - Pascagoula - approx 12 miles added by jenoceansprings
St. Paul United Methodist Church, Downtown-800 Porter Ave. East Campus-6716 Bienville Blvd.

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Notable locations in Ocean Springs: Ocean Springs City Hall (A), Gulf Coast Research Laboratory (B), Ocean Springs Public Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Ocean Springs include: Saint Johns Episcopal Church (A), Saint James Methodist Church (B), Saint Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church (C), Magnolia Avenue Church of Christ (D), Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church (E), Christian Science Society of Ocean Springs Church (F), Macedonia Baptist Church (G), Ocean Springs Presbyterian Church (H), Faith Christian Center (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Stark Bayou (A), Heron Bayou (B), Weeks Bayou (C), Halstead Bayou (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Ocean Springs include: Le Moyne Park (1), Gay Lemon Park (2), Little Childrens Park (3), Inner Harbor Park (4), Vermont Street Park (5), Clay Boyd Park (6), Freedom Field (7), Parker Field (8), Fort Maurepas State park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Ocean Springs Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Walter Anderson Museum of Art (510 Washington Avenue) (1), Doll House (Museums; 809 Washington Avenue) (2), Ocean Springs Chamber of Commermainstrt & VSTR Center (Historical Places & Services; 1000 Washington Avenue) (3), Hit City Indoor Batting Cages (Amusement & Theme Parks; 8711 Old Spanish Trail) (4), Skate Zone (Amusement & Theme Parks; 2226 Bienville Boulevard) (5), Fleet Travel Ctr (7600 Tucker Rd) (6), Lighthouse Tours & Receptive Service (Tours & Charters; 15 Oaklawn Drive) (7), U S Government - Interior Dept- Fish & Wildlife Service (Tours & Charters; 3500 Park Road) (8), PERO Guides (Tours & Charters; 1106 Government Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Economy Inn (2707 Bienville Boulevard) (1), Gulf Hills Hotel and Conference Center (13701 Paso Road) (2), Howard Johnson Express Inn (7412 Tucker Road) (3), Knights Inn Ocean Springs MS (500 Bienville Boulevard) (4), Desai Madhusudan K (601 Rue Dauphine) (5), Sundown Motel (Highway 90) (6), The Acorn Cottages Of Centennial Oak (3305 Government Street) (7), Country Inn-Stes Ocean Springs (13900 Wilfred Seymore Road) (8), Country Inn & Suites (13900 Wilfred Seymour Road) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Court: Ocean Springs City - Court Municipal- Clerk (503 Dewey Avenue) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Drinking water stations with addresses in Ocean Springs and their reported violations in the past:

CITY OF OCEAN SPRINGS (Population served: 17225, Groundwater):

Past health violations:

MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between MAY-28-2002 and JUN-28-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-28-2002)

Past monitoring violations:

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2004 and JUL-01-2005, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-12-2004), St Compliance achieved (JUL-01-2005)

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JUN-20-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUN-20-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-14-2003)

DIBERVILLE W/S (Population served: 7860, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-21-2005)

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-01-2003 and JUL-09-2003, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (JUL-09-2003)

COLONIAL ESTATES # 3 (Population served: 183, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

CCR INADEQUATE REPORTING - Between OCT-19-2001 and DEC-31-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2000 and DEC-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2000), State CCR Follow-up Notice (NOV-30-2000), St Compliance achieved (DEC-27-2000)

HOUSTON ESTATES UTILITY (Population served: 75, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-21-2005)

CITY OF DIBERVILLE-MAGNOLIA B (Population served: 45, Groundwater):

Past monitoring violations:

CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between JUL-2005 and DEC-2025, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-21-2005)

Average household size:

This city:	2.6 people
Mississippi:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	70.5%
Whole state:	71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.3%
Whole state:	4.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.3% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	5.3%
Whole state:	19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:

This city:	2.2%
Whole state:	9.1%

Ocean Springs compared to Mississippi state average:

Ocean Springs, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Length of stay since moving in above state average.
House age significantly above state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

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Banks with most branches in Ocean Springs (2007 data):

Hancock Bank: East Ocean Springs Branch at 2699 Bienville Boulevard, branch established on 1984-12-01; Ocean Springs Main Branch at 901 Washington Avenue, branch established on 1954-02-10. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $3,496.1 mil, Deposits: $3,013.8 mil, headquarters in Gulfport, MS, positive income, 50 total offices, Holding Company: Hancock Holding Company
Merchants & Marine Bank: Ocean Springs Branch at 2702 Bienville Boulevard, branch established on 1994-08-15; Saint Martin Branch at 6416 North Washington Avenue, branch established on 2000-02-22. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $487.7 mil, Deposits: $426.1 mil, headquarters in Pascagoula, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 11 total offices
BancorpSouth Bank: Ocean Springs Walmart Branch at 3911 Bienville Blvd, branch established on 2000-05-17; Ocean Springs Branch at 1003 Washington Avenue, branch established on 1973-03-27. Info updated 2006-11-08: Bank assets: $12,045.1 mil, Deposits: $9,678.6 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 268 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
Wachovia Bank, National Association: Ocean Springs Branch at 1701 Bienville Boulevard, branch established on 1997-12-31. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $518,123.0 mil, Deposits: $353,234.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3191 total offices, Holding Company: Wachovia Corporation
Regions Bank: Ocean Springs Branch at 811 Highway 90, branch established on 1934-07-01. Info updated 2007-01-23: Bank assets: $138,667.9 mil, Deposits: $101,916.7 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2096 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
Community Bank, Coast: Ocean Springs Branch at 2314 Bienville Blvd, branch established on 2000-07-27. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $310.1 mil, Deposits: $271.9 mil, headquarters in Biloxi, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bancshares Of Mississippi, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan
First Federal Savings and Loan Association: 3905 Beinville Boulevard Branch at 3905 Beinville Boulevard, branch established on 2003-09-12. Info updated 2006-06-14: Bank assets: $255.6 mil, Deposits: $192.8 mil, headquarters in Pascagoula, MS, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 4 total offices
The Peoples Bank, Biloxi, Mississippi: Ocean Springs Branch at U.S. Highway 90, branch established on 1984-12-31. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $971.1 mil, Deposits: $621.8 mil, headquarters in Biloxi, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 17 total offices, Holding Company: Peoples Financial Corporation
BankPlus: Ocean Springs Branch at 1599 B Bienville Boulevard, branch established on 2006-08-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,799.7 mil, Deposits: $1,325.1 mil, headquarters in Belzoni, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 60 total offices, Holding Company: Bancplus Corporation

Educational Attainment

School Enrollment by Level of School

Ocean Springs mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

Ocean Springs government finances in 2002:

Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $191,000
Charges - Sewerage: $2,108,000
Solid Waste Management: $687,000

Parks & Recreation: $306,000
Construction - Sewerage: $1,614,000
Water Utilities: $876,000

General: $163,000

Regular Highways: $4,000
Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,254,000
Sewerage: $1,687,000

Regular Highways: $1,399,000

Fire Protection: $1,300,000

Central Staff Services: $1,074,000

Water Utilities: $824,000

Parks & Recreation: $788,000

Solid Waste Management: $713,000

Financial Administration: $368,000

General - Other: $158,000

Judicial and Legal Services: $112,000

General Public Buildings: $79,000

Libraries: $6,000
Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $290,000
Housing & Community Development: $101,000
General - Interest on Debt: $152,000
Intergovernmental to Local NEC - Libraries: $120,000
Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $466,000
Education: $48,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $1,354,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, Education, NEC: $390,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $2,357,000
Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Water Utilities: $626,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $2,135,000
Full Faith & Credit - Elementary & Secondary Education: $310,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $1,897,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $222,000
Water Utilities: $83,000

Elementary and Secondary Education: $80,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $797,000
Interest Earnings: $219,000

Special Assessments: $20,000

Rents: $19,000
Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $566,000
Parks & Recreation: $307,000

Housing & Community Development: $279,000

Police Protection: $227,000

General - Other: $201,000

Fire Protection: $112,000

Financial Administration: $27,000

Judicial: $5,000

General Public Building: $1,000

Central Staff: $1,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $2,943,000
Revenue - Water Utilities: $1,138,000
Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $260,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $3,229,000
All Other: $537,000

Highways: $222,000
Tax - Property: $2,317,000
Public Utilities: $534,000

NEC: $195,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $4,545,000
Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $55,000

9.11% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,999 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	9.11%
Mississippi average:	7.82%

0.17% of residents moved from foreign countries ($702 average AGI)
Jackson County: 0.17%
Mississippi average: 0.09%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Harrison County, MS	3.53% ($28,467 average AGI)
from Mobile County, AL	0.32% ($35,527)
from Hancock County, MS	0.20% ($44,588)

12.59% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,860 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	12.59%
Mississippi average:	8.35%

0.23% of residents moved to foreign countries ($639 average AGI)
Jackson County: 0.23%
Mississippi average: 0.08%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Harrison County, MS	1.75% ($31,501 average AGI)
to Mobile County, AL	0.93% ($43,555)
to George County, MS	0.35% ($41,385)

Strongest AM radio stations in Ocean Springs:

WTNI (1640 AM; 10 kW; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WZZJ (1580 AM; 5 kW; PASCAGOULA-MOSS POIN, MS; Owner: JUDAH BROADASTING NETWORK, INC.)
WROA (1390 AM; 5 kW; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: DOWDY/DOWDY PARTNERSHIP)
WLNO (1060 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: COMMUNICOM CO. OF LOUISIANA, L.P.)
WWL (870 AM; 50 kW; NEW ORLEANS, LA; Owner: ENTERCOM NEW ORLEANS LICENSE, LLC)
WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
WNTM (710 AM; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)
WBHY (840 AM; daytime; 10 kW; MOBILE, AL; Owner: GOFORTH MEDIA, INC.)
WXBD (1490 AM; 1 kW; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
WGCM (1240 AM; 1 kW; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: JMD, INC)
WBSL (1190 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BAY ST. LOUIS, MS; Owner: HANCOCK BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Ocean Springs:

WXRG (105.9 FM; PASCAGOULA, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WKNN-FM (99.1 FM; PASCAGOULA, MS; Owner: CHASE RADIO PROPERTIES, L.L.C.)
WMJY (93.7 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: CHASE RADIO PROPERTIES, L.L.C.)
WBUV (104.9 FM; MOSS POINT, MS; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
WQYZ (92.5 FM; OCEAN SPRINGS, MS; Owner: GOLDEN GULF COAST BROADCASTING, INC.)
WOSM (103.1 FM; OCEAN SPRINGS, MS; Owner: CHARLES H. COOPER)
WMAH-FM (90.3 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
WZKX (107.9 FM; BAY ST. LOUIS, MS; Owner: DOWDY & DOWDY PARTNERSHIP)
WZNF (95.3 FM; LUMBERTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
W215BE (90.9 FM; D'IBERVILLE/BILOXI, MS; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
WAOY (91.7 FM; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
WUJM (96.7 FM; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
W201BK (88.1 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC)
WXYK (107.1 FM; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WGCM-FM (102.3 FM; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
WCPR-FM (97.9 FM; WIGGINS, MS; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
WJZD (94.5 FM; LONG BEACH, MS; Owner: WJZD, INC.)
W205AP (88.9 FM; PASCAGOULA, MS; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
W221AM (92.1 FM; BILOXI, MS; Owner: JOHN S. LA TOUR/J & J B/C)

TV broadcast stations around Ocean Springs:

WXXV-TV (Channel 25; GULFPORT, MS; Owner: MORRIS NETWORK OF MISSISSIPPI, INC.)
WMAH-TV (Channel 19; BILOXI, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
WLOX (Channel 13; BILOXI, MS; Owner: LIBCO, INC.)
W26BR (Channel 26; MERIDIAN, MS; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
WRBM-LP (Channel 60; PRICHARD, AL; Owner: UPPER GULF COAST, L.L.C.)
W51CU (Channel 51; PASCAGOULA, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
WKFK-LP (Channel 7; PASCAGOULA, MS; Owner: FRANCES S. SMITH DBA NCN CABLE ADVERTISING)
W35BM (Channel 35; BILOXI, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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