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Crime in Petal summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Petal. Key points include:
There were 60 total crimes in Petal in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Petal is 521.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Petal is 130.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Petal is 391.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Petal is -75.39% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Petal Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Petal / 100k People |
Mississippi / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 60 | 521.5 | 1,573.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 15 | 130.4 | 210.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.7 | 7.4 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 18.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 8 | 69.5 | 155.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 45 | 391.1 | 1,363.0 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 17 | 147.8 | 235.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 24 | 208.6 | 982.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 4 | 34.8 | 145.3 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Petal summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Petal. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Mississippi. Key points include:
The cost of living in Petal is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Petal is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Petal is $223,365.
The median income in Petal is $74,750.
Petal's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Petal Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Petal | Mississippi | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 88 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 63 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 94 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 95 | 93 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Petal, MS Weather
The average high in Petal is 77.2° and the average low is 54.0°.
There are 78.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 60.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Petal |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 77.2 |
| Average Annual Low | 54.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 78.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 60.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Petal Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Petal
The current population in Petal is 11,294. The population has increased 9.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11,294 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 11,195 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 11,047 | -2.6% |
| 2021 | 11,342 | 6.8% |
| 2020 | 10,624 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 10,584 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 10,669 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 10,669 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 10,736 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 10,723 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 10,675 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 10,628 | 1.1% |
| 2012 | 10,515 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 10,408 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 10,301 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Petal
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Petal is:
72.8% White with 8,217 White residents.
16.1% African American with 1,823 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 5 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 195 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 5 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 433 Two Or More residents.
5.5% Hispanic with 616 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.8% | 55.2% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.1% | 36.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 1.0% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.0% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 5.5% | 3.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Petal
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Petal is 53.2% female with 6,009 female residents.
Petal is 46.8% male with 5,285 male residents.
| Gender | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.2% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.8% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Petal for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in Petal completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Petal completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Petal completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Petal completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Petal completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Petal completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Petal completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Petal completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Petal completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 15.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Petal, Mississippi
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2.8% of households in Petal earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Petal earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Petal earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.7% of households in Petal earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.7% of households in Petal earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Petal earn $50,000 to $74,999.
21.8% of households in Petal earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.1% of households in Petal earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.1% of households in Petal earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Petal earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Petal | MS | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.7% | 9.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.7% | 12.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 21.8% | 12.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 14.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.1% | 6.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 5.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
