Pearl, Mississippi
Pearl is a city of 27,737 people in Rankin County, Mississippi, founded in 1865.
Why visit Pearl
Townapedia lists 36 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 94 places to eat, 26 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Woodrow Wilson Bridge, Belhaven University, Alex Williams House and Brandon Cemetery.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 37°F.
Weather in Pearl
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Pearl
Pearl is a city located in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States, on the east side of the Pearl River across from the state capital Jackson. The population was 27,115 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi metropolitan area.
From the Wikipedia article Pearl, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Woodrow Wilson Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 5.1 mi
Historic landmark bridge in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Belhaven University
School · 5.5 mi
Christian university in Jackson, Mississippi
University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry
School · 6.2 mi
Medical school in Jackson, Mississippi, US
Museums and landmarks36
Alex Williams House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic house in Jackson, Mississippi
Brandon Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Cemetery in Brandon, Mississippi
Central Fire Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Fire station in Jackson, Mississippi
Downtown Brandon Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Historic district in Brandon, Mississippi
Eudora Welty House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic house of Eudora Welty in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Farish Street Neighborhood Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Historic district in Jackson, Mississippi
Garner Wynn Green House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi
Greenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Cemetery in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Hinds County Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.2 mi
Historic building in Jackson, Mississippi, United States
Hinds County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Historic courthouse in Mississippi, US
Jackson City Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
City hall in Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, United States
Joseph Henry Morris House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.5 mi
Mansion in Jackson, Mississippi
24 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes94
Mikado Japanese Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 2.5 mi
404 Riverwind Drive, Pearl
Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su,Tu,We,Th 11:00-21:30
Harveys Fish Hut
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.1 mi
109 Jones Drive, Pearl
Mo-Th 10:30-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-21:00
Golden Corral
Restaurant · American, Buffet · 4.2 mi
988 Top Street
O.E.C. Japanese Express
Restaurant · Japanese · 4.2 mi
1564 West Government Street, Brandon
82 more on the map.
Where to stay26
Churches and places of worship41
College Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 0.8 mi
110 College Dr., Pearl
Shopping14
Gas and EV charging20
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Healthcare15
Map of Pearl
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 37°F | 5.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 40°F | 5.1 in | 0.2 in |
| Mar | 69°F | 46°F | 5.7 in | 0.1 in |
| Apr | 76°F | 53°F | 5.8 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 72°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 72°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 39°F | 5.1 in | 0.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Intl Ap 72235 (4 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
Rankin County has had 17 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)
- 2021-05-04: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jackson-Evers International Airport (JAN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Flowood 5 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Richland 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Brandon 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Jackson 8 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Florence 8 mi south, about 13 min by car
- Byram 13 mi southwest, about 20 min by car
- Madison 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Clinton 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Canton 23 mi north, about 37 min by car
- Brookhaven 52 mi southwest, about 1 h 30 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
- Pearl Mississippi Community Center, Allstarecho, CC BY 3.0
- Pearl, Mississippi on Riverwind Drive 2014-05-25, Kevin magee, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panoramic view of Trustmark Park in Pearl, Mississippi, Tate K. Nations, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3931862327, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3932649728, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3931867167, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3932646314, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3932647312, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3931863823, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3932644236, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trustmark Park, Home of the Mississippi Braves, Pearl, Mississippi - 3931869251, Ken Lund, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Downtown Brandon Historic District (2), Amiratp1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- GARNER WYNN GREEN HOUSE, HINDS COUNTY, MS, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson December 2018 41 (Central Fire Station), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Spengler-Thomas Building (2), GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- N&W Overall Company Building, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PearlStreet1860, Bradcooney1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson December 2018 43 (Hinds County Courthouse), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Virden-Patton House, James Butters, Public domain
- EudoraWeltyHouse, Eudora Welty House, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson December 2018 34 (Mississippi Governor's Mansion), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hinds Armory1, Histoneguy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warren-Guild Simmons House, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson December 2018 44 (Jackson City Hall), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- OaksHouse2, Joe C Furr, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stevens-Buchanan House 2013-09-15 13-04-51, Ditch Fisher, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mississippi Governors Mansion, Charlie Brenner from Jackson Mississippi, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Joseph Henry Morris House, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Farish Street (154253625), NatalieMaynor from Jackson, Mississippi, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Woodrow Wilson Bridge (Jackson, Mississippi), GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Old Mississippi Capitol Building in Jackson Mississippi, Matt Howry from Ardmore, OK, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Merrill-Maley House, Jackson, Mississippi, Kenneth C. Zirkel, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smith Robertson Elementary School (3), GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Manship House by Carol M. Highsmith, Carol M. Highsmith, Public domain
- Millsaps house, Histoneguy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jackson December 2018 25 (King Edward Hotel), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sims House (Jackson, Mississippi) (3), Amiratp1, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alex Williams House, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson December 2018 02 (Mississippi State Capitol) (cropped), Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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