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Ovett, MS

Ovett, MS.

Population: 2,367 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$173,824
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.0%
5-year appreciation
+1.8%
10-year appreciation
+18.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$186,104
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-2.9%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
67.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Richton Perry County Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,992
Median annual property tax
$893
Households with broadband internet
61.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,345
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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