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Pearl River County Hospital

305 West Moody Street, Poplarville, MS 39470

County:Pearl RiverCBSA Area:Gulfport-Biloxi, MSOwnership:GovernmentType:Critical Access

At a glance

Pearl River County Hospital is a government-operated Critical Access facility located in Poplarville, Mississippi, serving a community within a large city category. While the hospital has not yet hired international nurses, its community-focused setting and essential healthcare role may offer a welcoming environment for those seeking meaningful patient care experiences. International nurses may find opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, smaller hospital setting.

Hospital information

Hospital Type
Critical Access
Emergency Services
Yes
Bed Count
24
RN Count
20
Magnet Status
No
Ownership
Government
Licensure in Mississippi

Global workforce

Credentials Accepted
CGFNS CES
CGFNS Qualifying Exam
No
English Proficiency
Not Required
Fingerprinting
Yes
Nurse Licensure Compact
Yes

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Gulfport-Biloxi, MS overview

Financials

Median $74,970
$63,090
10th
$111,920
90th
Cost of Living Index
89.34(10.66 below national average)

Adjusting RN median for local prices: $83,911 (-12% vs US median).

100 = national average. Below 100 means goods, housing, and services cost less than the US average; above 100 means they cost more. Based on BEA Regional Price Parities.

Salary: Registered Nurses, May 2024 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS. Cost of living: BEA Regional Price Parities (2023).

Travel insights

Average commute:43.4 min
Drive
85.4%
  • Drive85.4%
  • Walk1.1%
  • Other3.6%
  • Work from home9.8%
Nearest Airports
  • Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport
  • Gulfport Biloxi International Airport
  • Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport
  • McComb-Pike County Airport / John E Lewis Field

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Metro area stats

Population
284,363
Large City (200k–999k)
International Population
12,664
Population with Bachelor's+
67,943

Source: American Community Survey, 5-Year Estimates.

Education access ranking

Mississippi state-level ranking (1 = best, 50 = worst).

Pre-K–1234th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50
Higher Ed29th of 50Bottom 50%
1 (best)50

Monthly weather

Average high and low temperatures with precipitation (NOAA 1991–2020 normals).

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Avg high Avg low Precipitation

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, nearest weather station.

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