Overview

Hancock County, MS (shown in white) has 473.96 mi² of land area and 78.8 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Harrison County, MS
• Pearl River County, MS
• St. Bernard Parish, LA
• St. Tammany Parish, LA
• Stone County, MS

The county's elevations range from a low of 0' to a high of 229.7', with a weighted average of 49.1' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 40.6°F to average highs around 90.6°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 67.7°F. Average annual precipation is 64.4". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 9A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Hancock County is 47,238 with 19,532 households. These households are spread across 5 unique municipalties (not all shown).