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About Picayune
City in Mississippi, United StatesPicayune ( PIK-ə-YOON) is the largest city in Pearl River County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,885 at the 2020 census. The city is located approximately 45 miles (72 km) from New Orleans, Hattiesburg, and Gulfport–Biloxi. The Stennis Space Center is 10 miles (16 km) away. Picayune is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Hammond combined statistical area.
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Housing in Picayune
The typical Picayune home is worth about $195,000, up 1.9% in a year, close to the Mississippi typical home.
Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Safety in Picayune
Safety Grade C-
Picayune reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 80% report less.
Health in Picayune
Health Grade D
Healthier than 12% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 51% of towns with similar incomes.
Compared with Mississippi
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 30 are too close to call.
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Schools in Picayune
All Picayune schools →School Grade B-
The public schools Picayune’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 54% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.
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