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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
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$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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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 70/100.
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