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Wiggins
  • Town in Mississippi
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Wiggins

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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      C+
    Wiggins is a town in Mississippi with a population of 4,282. Wiggins is in Stone County. Living in Wiggins offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families live in Wiggins and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Wiggins are highly rated.
    Population
    4,282
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $131,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $724
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      56%
    • Own
      44%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      441
      282.7
    • Murder
      22.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      66.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      44.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      771.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,337.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      109.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      7%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      16%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      7%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      26%
      11%
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    Working in Wiggins

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $48,784
    National
    $69,021
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