The Town FilesWiggins, Mississippi
City in Stone County · population 4,272 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $112,700
- Household income
- $49,870
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 42.3
Wiggins is a city of 4,272 people in Stone County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $112,700, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 93% of Mississippi towns, easier by car than 87% of Mississippi towns, more vibrant than 81% of Mississippi towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Mississippi
- #10 in The 15 Quietest Small Towns in Mississippi
- #10 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #17 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #20 in The 25 Most Walkable Small Towns in Mississippi
- #22 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Mildest Winters
How Wiggins 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 Wiggins is worth $112,700, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $49,870, which is more affordable than 80% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $883 a month. 59.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wiggins | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,700 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $883 | $820 |
| Median household income | $49,870 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 59.8% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wiggins
| People | Wiggins | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.3 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.9% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 18.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 3.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 0.2% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 69.1% | 83.3% |
Weather in Wiggins
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 36.2°F. About 67.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 84 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 43 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wiggins since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on March 30, 2022 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 27, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 11, 1968.
Severe weather in Stone County since 1996
Stone County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, 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 Stone County
Stone County had 4,801 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,655 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Wiggins itself the ACS puts it at 12%.
Public schools in Wiggins
5 public schools with 2,530 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STONE HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 722 | 13.6 |
| STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 702 | 16.0 |
| STONE MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 570 | 13.6 |
| PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 536 | 14.9 |
| CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION-SHS | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Wiggins
- Poplarville, MS23.2 mi · 2,833 people · home $168,100
Wiggins questions
Is Wiggins, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wiggins scores better for retirees than 25% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 66%. 13.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.3).
How much does a house cost in Wiggins?
The median owner-occupied home in Wiggins is valued at $112,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,870, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $883 a month.
What is the weather like in Wiggins?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 36.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Wiggins get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wiggins since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on March 30, 2022. 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)