10th
lowest state corporate income tax rate
5th
lowest state unemployment insurance rate
#1
lowest-cost state in the nation
$35,351
average manufacturing wage (Pike County)
$1.3 billion
2019 Pike County gross domestic product
80.7
Cost of Living index
#1
Best Community College in Mississippi, Niche 2020
- 10th
lowest state corporate income tax rate
- 5th
lowest state unemployment insurance rate
- #1
lowest-cost state in the nation
- $35,351
average manufacturing wage (Pike County)
- $1.3 billion
2019 Pike County gross domestic product
- 80.7
Cost of Living index
- #1
Best Community College in Mississippi, Niche 2020
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For more ways to enhance performance, lower costs and thrive in a global market, the way to go is Pike County, the proven choice for global performance. From industrial titans like International Paper, Wayne-Sanderson Farms, Summit Plastics and Weyerhaeuser to smaller and family-owned concerns, businesses of all sizes are thriving here, with advantages including:
Just 85 miles south from Jackson, 70 miles west of Hattiesburg and 100 miles north of New Orleans, Pike County is positioned and logistically networked for rapid Mid-South market and metro reach.
Fast-track shipping and delivery with transit providing range, ease and speed. Rail passengers also enjoy service on a historic line:
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Highway:
Reach Jackson and New Orleans on I-55, which interchanges with I-59, I-49, I-12 and I-20, all within 60 miles. Other connections within the County include U.S. Highways 51 and 98, as well as four Mississippi state highways. -
Rail:
CN Class I rail offers timely and cost-effective transcontinental shipping, while local Amtrak passenger service on the legendary City of New Orleans route extends from New Orleans to Chicago. -
Air:
The McComb-Pike County Airport is adjacent to both I-55 and the County’s industrial parks. Other regional and international airports are also close by, in Baton Rouge just 80 miles away, Jackson 85 miles and New Orleans 100 miles; the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is just 83 miles away. -
Port:
Four river and deep water ports are located within 110 miles.
In the nation’s most affordable state, pro-growth Pike County offers lower costs, lower taxes and reduced regulations plus incentives with more impact. Also adding momentum to speed ROI and promote growth: Strategic enterprise support informed by our deep industrial experience and expertise.
As an ACT® Certified Work Ready community, Pike County aligns and hones skills early with coordinated CTE education. Custom workforce recruitment and training is also available with one-stop ease through the collaborative expertise and services of Mississippi’s WIN Job Center and Southwest Mississippi Community College. These two training leaders are supported by the new AccelerateMS system, which provides regional coordination for labor needs, educational and training resources and more.
Mississippi also primes the pipeline with stackable financial resources including the Mississippi Works Fund, Workforce Enhancement Training Funds and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Select and let us custom-parcel your site from settings that include:
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Gateway Industrial Park, offering 170± shovel-ready acres with significant frontage on I-55.
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Metro Pike Industrial Park, an established business center adjacent to the Pike County Airport
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McComb Crossing, offering maximum mixed use opportunity with 135 high-visibility acres on I-55.
High-caliber public and private K-12 schools, vibrant communities and a bounty of outdoor recreation add richness to life here. Pike County is also South Mississippi’s healthcare hub, where residents can rely on leading services from preeminent providers including Southwest MS Regional Medical Center (one of only three Level III Trauma Centers in the state). It’s easier to feel well and work well in Pike County--and to feel good about living and working here.
A location in the sweet spot of South Mississippi.
Just 85 miles south from Jackson, 70 miles west of Hattiesburg and 100 miles north of New Orleans, Pike County is positioned and logistically networked for rapid Mid-South market and metro reach.
Fast-moving transit for products and people.
Fast-track shipping and delivery with transit providing range, ease and speed. Rail passengers also enjoy service on a historic line:
-
Highway:
Reach Jackson and New Orleans on I-55, which interchanges with I-59, I-49, I-12 and I-20, all within 60 miles. Other connections within the County include U.S. Highways 51 and 98, as well as four Mississippi state highways. -
Rail:
CN Class I rail offers timely and cost-effective transcontinental shipping, while local Amtrak passenger service on the legendary City of New Orleans route extends from New Orleans to Chicago. -
Air:
The McComb-Pike County Airport is adjacent to both I-55 and the County’s industrial parks. Other regional and international airports are also close by, in Baton Rouge just 80 miles away, Jackson 85 miles and New Orleans 100 miles; the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport is just 83 miles away. -
Port:
Four river and deep water ports are located within 110 miles.
An exceptional climate for growth.
In the nation’s most affordable state, pro-growth Pike County offers lower costs, lower taxes and reduced regulations plus incentives with more impact. Also adding momentum to speed ROI and promote growth: Strategic enterprise support informed by our deep industrial experience and expertise.
An accelerated and coordinated talent pipeline built on a strong base.
As an ACT® Certified Work Ready community, Pike County aligns and hones skills early with coordinated CTE education. Custom workforce recruitment and training is also available with one-stop ease through the collaborative expertise and services of Mississippi’s WIN Job Center and Southwest Mississippi Community College. These two training leaders are supported by the new AccelerateMS system, which provides regional coordination for labor needs, educational and training resources and more.
Mississippi also primes the pipeline with stackable financial resources including the Mississippi Works Fund, Workforce Enhancement Training Funds and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
Shovel-ready sites offering performance, speed and visibility.
Select and let us custom-parcel your site from settings that include:
-
Gateway Industrial Park, offering 170± shovel-ready acres with significant frontage on I-55.
-
Metro Pike Industrial Park, an established business center adjacent to the Pike County Airport
-
McComb Crossing, offering maximum mixed use opportunity with 135 high-visibility acres on I-55.
Healthier, higher-quality communities.
High-caliber public and private K-12 schools, vibrant communities and a bounty of outdoor recreation add richness to life here. Pike County is also South Mississippi’s healthcare hub, where residents can rely on leading services from preeminent providers including Southwest MS Regional Medical Center (one of only three Level III Trauma Centers in the state). It’s easier to feel well and work well in Pike County--and to feel good about living and working here.
For more ways to grow, the way to go is Pike County, and the time to talk is now.
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