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Myrtle, Mississippi

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Population in 2022: 486 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +19.4%
Males: 281  (57.9%)
Females: 205  (42.1%)
Median resident age:

36.0 years
Mississippi median age:

38.9 years

Zip codes: 38650.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $53,480 (it was $28,125 in 2000)
Myrtle:

$53,480
MS:

$52,719

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $23,817 (it was $11,268 in 2000)

Myrtle town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $127,202 (it was $50,600 in 2000)
Myrtle:

$127,202
MS:

$162,500

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $138,329; detached houses: $143,648; mobile homes: $74,138

Median gross rent in 2022: $902.

March 2022 cost of living index in Myrtle: 78.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 18.4%
(15.6% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 23.4% for Black residents, 50.0% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Myrtle, MS (2022)
    • 42760.9%White alone
    • 24635.1%Black alone
    • 131.9%Hispanic
    • 91.3%Two or more races

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According to our research of Mississippi and other state lists, there were 19 registered sex offenders living in Myrtle, Mississippi as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Myrtle is 27 to 1.


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Ancestries: American (17.1%), English (8.0%), German (7.6%), Irish (1.7%), Swedish (1.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated in 1890

Elevation: 398 feet

Land area: 0.57 square miles.

Population density: 854 people per square mile   (low).

Myrtle, Mississippi map

10 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.4%
Mississippi:

2.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $1,113 (0.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $650 (0.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Memphis, TN (62.0 miles , pop. 650,100).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (457.8 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities:

Hickory Flat, MS (2.4 miles ),
New Albany, MS (2.8 miles ),
Blue Mountain, MS (3.0 miles ),
Potts Camp, MS (3.5 miles ),
Ecru, MS (3.9 miles ),
Ripley, MS (3.9 miles ),
Dumas, MS (4.0 miles ),
Blue Springs, MS (4.2 miles)

Latitude: 34.56 N, Longitude: 89.12 W

Area code: 662

Distribution of median household income in Myrtle, MS in 2022
Distribution of house value in Myrtle, MS in 2022
Myrtle satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

1.8%
Mississippi:

2.6%
Most common industries in Myrtle, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (14.4%)
  • Construction (9.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.8%)
  • Truck transportation (5.5%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (4.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (18.5%)
  • Construction (13.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.4%)
  • Motor vehicles, parts & supplies merchant wholesalers (6.2%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (3.7%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (15.4%)
  • Educational services (10.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (9.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.2%)
  • Professional & commercial equipment & supplies merchant wholesalers (6.2%)
  • Public administration (6.2%)
Most common occupations in Myrtle, MS (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (6.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Cashiers (4.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (14.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.1%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (9.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (16.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9.2%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.2%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.2%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (4.6%)

Average climate in Myrtle, Mississippi

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Myrtle-area historical tornado activity is near Mississippi state average. It is 83% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/19/1970, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 13.0 miles away from the Myrtle town center killed 4 people and injured 78 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 1/3/2000, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.6 miles away from the town center caused $450,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Myrtle-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Mississippi state average. It is 292% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/25/1976 at 00:41:20, a magnitude 5.0 (4.9 MB, 5.0 LG, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 101.3 miles away from Myrtle center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 144.3 miles away from Myrtle center
On 4/27/1989 at 16:47:49, a magnitude 4.7 (4.6 MB, 4.7 LG, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 106.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 133.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 182.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/24/1975 at 11:11:36, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB) earthquake occurred 93.4 miles away from Myrtle center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Union County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Tornadoes: 9, Storms: 8, Floods: 7, Freezes: 2, Winds: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Myrtle topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Myrtle:

  • GRACELAND CARE CTR NEW ALBANY (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; NEW ALBANY, MS)
  • ASERACARE HOSPICE-NEW ALBANY (Hospital, about 7 miles away; NEW ALBANY, MS)
  • UNION CO HEALTH AND REHAB CENTER, INC (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; NEW ALBANY, MS)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - RIPLEY (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RIPLEY, MS)
  • RIPLEY MANOR NH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RIPLEY, MS)
  • REST HAVEN HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RIPLEY, MS)
  • REST HAVEN NH (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; RIPLEY, MS)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Myrtle:

  • University of Mississippi (about 28 miles; University, MS; Full-time enrollment: 17,642)
  • Northeast Mississippi Community College (about 33 miles; Booneville, MS; FT enrollment: 3,024)
  • Itawamba Community College (about 45 miles; Fulton, MS; FT enrollment: 5,489)
  • Northwest Mississippi Community College (about 49 miles; Senatobia, MS; FT enrollment: 6,607)
  • University of Memphis (about 63 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 17,427)
  • Rhodes College (about 65 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • Southwest Tennessee Community College (about 66 miles; Memphis, TN; FT enrollment: 8,043)

Public high schools in Myrtle:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Myrtle Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Union County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Myrtle and their reported violations in the past:

HWY 30 WEST WATER ASSOCIATION (Population served: 1,850, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 177 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
Mississippi:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.4%
Whole state:

69.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.9%
Whole state:

5.7%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households

Banks with branches in Myrtle (2011 data):

  • BNA Bank: Myrtle Branch at 1181 Springdale Ave., branch established on 1974/07/26. Info updated 2007/11/15: Bank assets: $406.7 mil, Deposits: $338.7 mil, headquarters in New Albany, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Bna Bancshares, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Myrtle:

Marital status in Myrtle, MS
  • Never married: 29.5%
  • Now married: 31.8%
  • Separated: 4.1%
  • Widowed: 5.9%
  • Divorced: 28.6%

For population 25 years and over in Myrtle:

  • High school or higher: 83.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
  • Unemployed: 9.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.4
Mississippi average:

11.8

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Myrtle, MS (based on Union County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant18,44960
Mainline Protestant3,37920
Black Protestant9395
Catholic3981
Other1862
None3,783-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 6
Union County:

2.23 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

2.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Union County:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.37 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

0.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 14
Here:

5.21 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.36 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Union County:

3.35 / 10,000 pop.
Mississippi:

5.03 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Union County:

10.9%
Mississippi:

12.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.8%
Mississippi:

33.1%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Union County:

17.0%
State:

14.4%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Myrtle:

50.3%
Mississippi:

48.6%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

49.1%
Mississippi:

45.3%

Average BMI:
This city:

29.1
State:

29.2

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

21.4%
Mississippi:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.3%
Mississippi:

11.6%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Myrtle:

6.8
State:

6.7

Overweight people:
Myrtle:

37.6%
State:

34.8%

General health condition:
Myrtle:

57.2%
Mississippi:

54.9%

Average condition of hearing:
Myrtle:

79.3%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Myrtle, MS Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Water Supply 2$6,639$39,8340$0
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 3$3,119
Judicial and Legal 0$0 2$1,054
Other Government Administration 0$0 7$1,967
Totals for Government 2$6,639$39,83412$6,140

Myrtle government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - Water Utilities: $101,000 ($207.82)
    Sewerage: $23,000 ($47.33)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $189,000 ($388.89)
    Sewerage: $62,000 ($127.57)
    Central Staff Services: $60,000 ($123.46)
    Police Protection: $54,000 ($111.11)
    Regular Highways: $21,000 ($43.21)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $5,000 ($10.29)
    Local Fire Protection: $4,000 ($8.23)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $9,000 ($18.52)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $7,000 ($14.40)
    Police Protection: $3,000 ($6.17)
    Local Fire Protection: $2,000 ($4.12)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $162,000 ($333.33)
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $5,000 ($10.29)

Myrtle government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $50,000 ($102.88)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Highways: $9,000 ($18.52)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $4,000 ($8.23)
    Donations From Private Sources: $1,000 ($2.06)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $303,000 ($623.46)
  • State Intergovernmental - Water Utilities: $77,000 ($158.44)
    General Local Government Support: $63,000 ($129.63)
    Highways: $20,000 ($41.15)
    Sewerage: $19,000 ($39.09)
    Other: $6,000 ($12.35)
  • Tax - Property: $95,000 ($195.47)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,000 ($2.06)

Myrtle government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $418,000 ($860.08)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $373,000 ($767.49)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,000 ($92.59)

Myrtle government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $182,000 ($374.49)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $40,000 ($82.30)

Strongest AM radio stations in Myrtle:

  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WGSF (1030 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: FLINN BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDIA (1070 AM; 50 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMQM (1600 AM; 50 kW; LAKELAND, TN; Owner: WMQM, INC.)
  • WNAU (1470 AM; 0 kW; NEW ALBANY, MS; Owner: MPM INVESTMENT GROUP)
  • WPLX (1170 AM; 10 kW; GERMANTOWN, TN; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJCE (680 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: ENTERCOM MEMPHIS LICENSE, LLC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KWAM (990 AM; 10 kW; MEMPHIS, TN; Owner: CONCORD MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Myrtle:

  • WCNA (95.9 FM; POTTS CAMP, MS; Owner: OLVIE E. SISK)
  • WRBO (103.5 FM; COMO, MS; Owner: MEMPHIS III LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WWZD-FM (106.7 FM; NEW ALBANY, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZLQ (98.5 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: SAN DOW BROADCASTING)
  • WWMS (97.5 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: SAN-DOW BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMAE-FM (89.5 FM; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WMAV-FM (90.3 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WKZU (102.3 FM; RIPLEY, MS; Owner: KUDZU COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WAFR (88.3 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WSEL-FM (96.7 FM; PONTOTOC, MS; Owner: OLLIE COLLINS, JR.)
  • WAQB (90.9 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WUMS (92.1 FM; UNIVERSITY, MS; Owner: STUDENT MEDIA CENTER OF THE U. OF MS)
  • WQLJ (93.7 FM; OXFORD, MS; Owner: TELESOUTH COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WESE (92.5 FM; BALDWYN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKRA-FM (92.7 FM; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: BILLY R. AUTRY)

TV broadcast stations around Myrtle:

  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WMAV-TV (Channel 18; OXFORD, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION)
  • WMAE-TV (Channel 12; BOONEVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TV)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W22BS (Channel 22; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • W45BD (Channel 45; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WBII-LP (Channel 20; HOLLY SPRINGS, MS; Owner: MID-SOUTH BROADCASTING)

Myrtle fatal accident list:

Aug 6, 2014 05:03 AM, Graham Avenue, Lat: 34.556642, Lon: -89.113600, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 9, 2002 04:42 PM, Co Rd 51, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 20Number of bridges
  • 253ft / 76.5mTotal length
  • $2,001,938,000Total costs
  • 87,725Total average daily traffic
  • 19,676Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Myrtle, MS - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21930-1939
  • 11970-1979
  • 161990-1999
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Myrtle, MS

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Myrtle)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

59 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • PECK HLCS HBD, Bnsf Ls1001 Mp557.4 - Peck Hlcs Hbd (Lat: 34.532472 Lon: -89.078611), Type: Building, Structure height: 2.7 m, Overall height: 6.7 m, Call Sign: WQIY950,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.5800 MHz, Grant Date: 04/05/2018, Expiration Date: 06/25/2028, Certifier: Robert Leedham, Registrant: Bnsf Railway Co., 4515 Kansas Ave, Kansas City, KS 66106, Phone: (913) 551-4015, Fax: (913) 551-4053, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

4
  • MYRTLE, 1623 County Road 7 (#306317) (Lat: 34.558750 Lon: -89.147250), Type: Tower, Structure height: 91.1 m, Overall height: 93.5 m, Call Sign: WQPH401,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11365.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, 11365.0 MHz, Grant Date: 06/01/2022, Expiration Date: 05/17/2032, Certifier: Chris Harris, Registrant: Conterra Ultra Broadband, LLC, 2101 Rexford Rd, Ste 200e, Charlotte, NC 28211, Phone: (704) 936-1801, Fax: (704) 936-1801, Email:

  • MP03MR240, 4103 Bankhead Hwy (Ms21448-A) (Lat: 34.598806 Lon: -89.136639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 82.3 m, Overall height: 84.4 m, Call Sign: WQZY809,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, 11505.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/11/2017, Expiration Date: 09/11/2027, Cancellation Date: 04/06/2022, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: Dla Piper LLP, 500 8th Street, Nw, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 799-4216, Fax: (202) 799-5616, Email:

  • 9ME2712A, 1002 Hwy 349 (Lat: 34.487750 Lon: -89.215639), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 91.4 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: WRFY839,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+10 more), Grant Date: 06/02/2020, Expiration Date: 06/02/2030, Cancellation Date: 07/03/2023, Certifier: David Werblow, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Email:

  • 9ME4186A, 1623 County Road 7 (306317) (Lat: 34.558750 Lon: -89.147250), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 91.1 m, Overall height: 94.5 m, Call Sign: WRUW605,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11305.0 MHz... (+12 more), Grant Date: 10/12/2022, Expiration Date: 10/12/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Myrtle)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

2
  • Aircraft: DESTINY POWERED PARACHUTES LLC NEON YELLOW DESTINY (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: ROTAX 582SER (65 HP) (2 Cycle)
    N-Number: 6062T, N6062T, N-6062T, Serial Number: 1B0159, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 04/28/2007, Certificate Issue Date: 01/31/2019
    Registrant (Individual): Scott J Mansel, 1768 State Road 178 W, Myrtle, MS 38650
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150J (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 50945, N50945, N-50945, Serial Number: 15069665, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 10/02/1968, Certificate Issue Date: 10/02/2015
    Registrant (Individual): Robert L Long, 1330 County Road 18, Myrtle, MS 38650
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/09/2019

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 51. The highest number of fires - 75 took place in 2005, and the least - 28 in 2003. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Myrtle, MS When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (46.8%), and Structure Fires (32.8%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Myrtle, MS
    • 40746.8%Outside Fires
    • 28532.8%Structure Fires
    • 15017.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 273.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Myrtle, MS
Most common first names in Myrtle, MS among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James5172.8 years
William3472.3 years
Mary3375.5 years
John2973.8 years
Robert1373.6 years
Thomas1366.2 years
Annie1277.6 years
Walter1174.5 years
George1169.6 years
Richard975.3 years
Most common last names in Myrtle, MS among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2173.4 years
Thomas1782.3 years
Merritt1681.0 years
Jackson1371.0 years
Harris1370.5 years
Graham1275.1 years
Gilliam1177.8 years
Garrison1071.9 years
Miller1081.2 years
Frazier1065.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Myrtle, MS
  • 59.0%Utility gas
  • 32.1%Electricity
  • 3.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 3.0%Wood
  • 2.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Myrtle, MS
  • 53.1%Electricity
  • 43.9%Utility gas
  • 3.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Myrtle compared to Mississippi state average:

  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 3 other airmen in this city.
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Total of 5 patent applications in 2008-2024.

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