Gulf Hills, Mississippi
Gulf Hills is a community of 8,451 people in Jackson County, Mississippi.
Why visit Gulf Hills
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 25 parks and trails, 97 places to eat, 11 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Biloxi Bay Bridge, Walter Anderson Museum of Art and Halstead Place.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 90°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Gulf Hills
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gulf Hills
Gulf Hills is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 8,526 at the 2020 census, up from 7,144 at the 2010 census.
From the Wikipedia article Gulf Hills, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks16
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
Museum · 1.5 mi
Art museum in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
510 Washington Avenue
Mo-Sa 09:30-16:30
Halstead Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Former residence located at East Brach Drive in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Old Brick House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
House in Biloxi, Mississippi
Pleasant Reed House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Sidehall shotgun house in Biloxi, Mississippi on the National Register of Historic Places
Tivoli Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Hotel building in Biloxi, United States of America
Tullis-Toledano Manor
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Former house in Biloxi, Mississippi
Ohr-O'Keefe Museum Of Art
Museum · 4.2 mi
Art museum in Biloxi, Mississippi
Charnley-Norwood House
Monument and historic site · 2.3 mi
509 East Beach Springs
Senior Citizens Community Center
Monument and historic site · 1.5 mi
514 Washington Avenue
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds25
13 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes97
The Crawfish House and Grill
Restaurant · Regional, Seafood · 1.0 mi
1801 Government Street, Ocean Springs
Su-Mo, We-Th 11:00-21:00;Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00;Tu off
Government Street Grocery
Restaurant · Regional · 1.3 mi
1210 Government Street
Tu,We 11:00-23:00; Th-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-20:00
Lost Spring Brewing Co.
Bar and pub · 1.4 mi
700 Bellande Avenue
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-00:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Nana J's Souful Kitchen
Restaurant · 1.2 mi
6510 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Mo-Tu closed; We-Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Glory Bound Gyro Co.
Restaurant · 1.3 mi
1107 Government Street
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-24:00; Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-21:00
85 more on the map.
History
"Bayou Puerto" is the ancestral name for the area that is now Gulf Hills. This small, isolated, primarily Roman Catholic settlement came into existence in the mid-19th century, and encompassed for the most part the south half of Section 12, all of Section 13, the east half of Section 14, and the northeast quarter of Section 24, all of T7S-R9W, Jackson County, Mississippi.
The majority of the people of the Bayou Puerto sector made their livelihoods from the sea and forest. The sea provided fish, crustaceans, and mollusks, as well as the medium for travel and trade. Sylvan dwellers cut timber and light wood and made charcoal. Agriculturally, there were some citrus orchards and viticulture, but large traditional farms were nonexistence. Families cultivated vegetable gardens to supplement their high protein diet consisting primarily of seafood, fowl, and game.
After 1900, there was a marked decrease in charcoal making. Virtually every male resident of Bayou Puerto in 1900 was employed in the seafood industry. Only a few Blacks were still producing charcoal, probably for local consumption.
From the History section of Gulf Hills, Mississippi on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay11
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Biloxi- Ocean Springs
Motel and hotel · 2.1 mi
7301 Washington Avenue, Ocean Springs
Churches and places of worship15
Saint John's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Saint Alphonsus Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.6 mi
502 Jackson Avenue, Ocean Springs
Saint James Methodist Church
Church · Methodist · 1.2 mi
709 General Pershing Springs
Christus Victor Lutheran Church and Preschool
Church · 1.5 mi
2755 Bienville Springs
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
School · 1.1 mi
2320 Government Street, Ocean Springs
St Martin East Elementary School
School · 1.8 mi
7508 Rose Farm Road, Ocean Springs
St Martin Upper Elementary
School · 1.2 mi
11000 Yellow Jacket Blvd., Ocean Springs
Healthcare8
Ocean Springs Discount Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.0 mi
2120 Bienville Boulevard
Map of Gulf Hills
225 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°F | 44°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 63°F | 47°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 53°F | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 60°F | 5.7 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 83°F | 68°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 88°F | 74°F | 7.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 90°F | 75°F | 8.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 90°F | 75°F | 6.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 87°F | 72°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 79°F | 62°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 69°F | 51°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 62°F | 46°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Biloxi (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2023-08-12: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-12-31: Hurricane Zeta (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Ocean Springs 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- D'Iberville 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Biloxi 7 mi west, about 12 min by car
- Gautier 9 mi east, about 15 min by car
- Gulfport 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Pascagoula 16 mi east, about 26 min by car
- Moss Point 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Escatawpa 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Long Beach 21 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Grand Bay 28 mi east, about 45 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort, June 2025, Paul Lowry, CC BY 4.0
- The Gulf Hills Hotel and Resort, Ocean Springs MS, Paul Lowry, CC BY 4.0
- Walter Anderson Museum of Art, Georgianotthestate, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint John's Episcopal Church (Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OldBrickHouseFront, Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Biloxi Bay Bridge, Zach123abc, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ohr-O'KeefeWelcomeCenter, Woodlot, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Front Beach, Ocean Springs, Miss. (8080234298), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Hollywood, Ocean Springs, Miss. (8080221822), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- Fort Bayou bridge, Ocean Springs, Miss. (8080239600), Mississippi Department of Archives and History, No restrictions
- O'Keefe-Clark Boarding House, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Ocean Springs High School, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Springs Blues - Mississippi Blues Trail Marker, Firecruise, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Some Tatonuts - Ocean Springs, MS 2025, Paul Lowry, CC BY 4.0
- The Lady May Restaurant, Ocean Springs, Mississippi June 2025 - Honey Butter Fried Chicken, Paul Lowry, CC BY 4.0
- The Lady May Restaurant, Ocean Springs, Mississippi June 2025 - The Elvis, Paul Lowry, CC BY 4.0
- House at 1112 Bowen Avenue, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA - panoramio, Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Bertuccini House and Barbershop, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA - panoramio (4), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA - panoramio (1), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA - panoramio (2), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Ocean Springs, MS 39564, USA - panoramio (3), Aaron Manning, CC BY 3.0
- Fort Maurepas Park in Ocean Springs, PoliticsIsExciting, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Biloxi Bay from Ocean Springs, Mississippi (2013), bugflickr, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Red Sun over Biloxi Bay Bridge, Anably, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Front Beach, Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Anably, CC BY-SA 4.0
- House at 1410 Bowen Avenue, Quentin Melson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The World War II Iwo Jima Memorial, Alan Hinkel, Public domain
- Washington Monument from the World War II Monument Fountain, Alan Hinkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lovers Lane, Alan Hinkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Devil's Tower, Alan Hinkel, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Biloxi Bay Bridge from Front Beach, Anably, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Palm Tree on Front Beach in front of the Biloxi Bay Bridge, Anably, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rocks at Front Beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Anably, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Just after the rain (4956724483), /\ \/\/ /\ from USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS053-E-51568 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS056-E-160620 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-53865 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Sunset at East Beach in Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Anably, CC BY-SA 4.0
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