Gulfport, Mississippi, in Harrison county, is 65 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. Gulfport is the second largest city in Mississippi. It is the larger (population wise) of two principal cities of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Gulport-Biloxi-Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. It is the county seat.
The community was named for its location on the Gulf of Mexico.
Gulfport is the east coast home to the US Navy Seabees.
With the many advantages Washington County has to offer new industries, the prospect for continuing growth of the industrial sector looks bright. Greenville's status as the trade center for the Delta is documented by more than $610 million in retail sales generated annually. In addition to the region's largest shopping mall, Greenville offers a variety of other retail outlets, including a downtown shopping park.
Gaming is one of Greenville's newest industries. In the short time Riverboat Casinos have been in Greenville they have proven to be highly profitable to the community, employing some 1,200 Greenvillians. The gaming industry is also responsible for bringing a significant increase to Greenville's tourism trade. Three casinos make their home on Greenville's waterfront.
Housing Cost
Washington County ranks 23rd in cost of living within the state and Mississippi has the lowest cost of living index in the U.S. (104.65 compared to the United States average of 120.94).
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $92,100
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 64,316. Gulfport covers 56.9 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 39501, 39503, 39507 - Area code: 228
Weather
Gulfport, MS climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 91.30 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 42.60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 17 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Gulfport is 65.20 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is July with an average rainfall of 6.92 Inches.
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