Picayune
City in Mississippi, United States
Overview
Picayune, Mississippi, is a friendly small city just north of the Louisiana border, offering classic Southern hospitality and easy access to beautiful natural spaces. Known for its walkable downtown and strong community spirit, Picayune is a gateway to the Pearl River and Bogue Chitto National Wildlife Refuge.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Mississippi
Population
11,885
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
30.53°, -89.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,960
Local Cost
$1,190
Local Income
$2,300
Cashless
70
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
Internet Speed
492 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
32 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
6
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
5.0
Airport
M13
Distance
33 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 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 70/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.