The Town FilesSaucier, Mississippi
Community in Harrison County · population 1,077 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $111,200
- Household income
- $50,183
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 15
- Median age
- 37.5
Saucier is a community of 1,077 people in Harrison County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $111,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks quieter than 89% of Mississippi towns, better for families than 87% of Mississippi towns.
How Saucier ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Saucier is worth $111,200, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $50,183, which is more affordable than 83% of Mississippi towns. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Saucier | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $111,200 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | — | $820 |
| Median household income | $50,183 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Saucier
| People | Saucier | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.5 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.4% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 31.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 23.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 0.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 41.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.3% | 83.3% |
Weather in Saucier
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.6°F. About 70.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 20 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saucier since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 18, 2026 about 8.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 24 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 27, 2017.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 89,013 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,164 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Saucier itself the ACS puts it at 7.8%.
Public schools in Saucier
2 public schools with 1,213 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WEST WORTHAM ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE | K-8 | 878 | 13.1 |
| SAUCIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 335 | 14.0 |
Towns near Saucier
- Lyman, MS7.8 mi · 2,372 people · home $215,900
- Gulfport, MS14.6 mi · 72,926 people · home $174,600
- Wiggins, MS16.3 mi · 4,272 people · home $112,700
- Biloxi, MS18.2 mi · 49,449 people · home $225,100
- DeLisle, MS18.3 mi · 1,275 people · home $218,400
- Long Beach, MS18.4 mi · 16,780 people · home $215,200
- D'Iberville, MS19.1 mi · 12,721 people · home $210,100
- Bond, MS19.5 mi · 506 people · home —
Saucier questions
Is Saucier, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Saucier scores better for retirees than 11% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 89%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.5).
How much does a house cost in Saucier?
The median owner-occupied home in Saucier is valued at $111,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,183, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Saucier?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 40.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 70.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Saucier get tornadoes?
15 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Saucier since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 18, 2026. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)