Hancock County
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Hancock County, set on the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, combines small-town Southern charm with scenic waterfront attractions. Its lively arts community, historic downtowns, and abundant outdoor activities make it an appealing spot for both relaxation and exploration.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
29,095
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.39°, -89.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
80
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,375
Local Cost
$1,540
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
19.8°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
11.5°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-8.5°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1599 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GPT
Distance
38 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.