Welcome Mississippi Movers
The Magnolia State
Welcome to Mississippi, home of Pine Sol and the classic teddy bear toy (which was named after Theodore Roosevelt). This state is known for the beautiful river its named after, strong religious faith (they even have the nation’s largest Bible-binding plant!) and vast areas of forestry. Relocate here to discover a wide variety of outdoor activities, unique museums and rich history.
Mississippi Relocating - Steps to Being a New Resident
If you’re moving to Mississippi, you’re likely moving to one of the largest cities. These are Jackson, West Gulfport, Gulfport, Southaven, Hattiesburg, Biloxi, Meridian, Tupelo, Greenville, Olive Branch, Vicksburg and Pascagoula.
Once you’ve decided on a town, you’re ready to relocate! Whichever place you decide, you can have the smoothest transition possible by following the proper steps required by the Mississippi. We’ve laid out the most important steps for becoming a resident below.
- If you have a license issued from another state in the US, you can convert it to a Mississippi license. To avoid any penalties, just make sure to do so within 30 days of moving here. You can do so at the Department of Revenue (DOR).
- Big difference here than most states: You do NOT need insurance for your car to be registered here in Mississippi. Many people still get it in case of an accident, but it is not legally required.
- Make sure to register your vehicle within 30 days of establishing residency to avoid any fines. You can do this at your local Mississippi DOR.
- Your car doesn’t need to go through an emissions inspection, but the state does require an annual safety inspection. This must be done through the DOR before renewing registration.
Some neighborhoods require specific parking permits, so make sure to check in with your landlord (if renting) about such measures.
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Weather: Move here and prepare yourself for a humid subtropical climate. This means humid and hot summers, contrasted with short and mild winters. (When we say hot summers, we mean it. You’ll want to try moving in spring or autumn if you can!)
Severe weather to look out for? Hurricanes and tornadoes. It is critical you educate yourself on these potential disasters and your equip your family and home with the tools to react to them.
Population & Cost of Living:-Relocating here means adding one to the approximately 2.991 million people currently residing here. How much does it costs these residents to live here?
This state has incredibly low cost of living, costing about 12% less than the average city in America. However, before you start planning on using your savings for a world cruise, make sure to take into account your new salary. Cost of living is much lower, but Mississippi also has the lowest per capita personal income of all 50 states.
Mississippi's Employment Rate & Economy
The unemployment rate, as of Fall 2014, is incredibly high in Mississippi at 7.9%. This has actually been steadily decreasing each year since 2010, just after the recession hit, yet Mississippi continues to be ranked as one of the poorest states.
A theory for why Mississippi ranks as one of the poorest state in America has been its linkage to cotton. Its economy relied heavily on cotton agriculture, but, after many natural disasters and certain legislation, this industry vastly decreased.
Moving here and looking for a job, there is still opportunity elsewhere, you’re likely to find one in the top industries. These include agriculture (the top farming products include cotton, corn, soybeans & rice), oil, textiles, manufacturing (such as of electronics & transportation equipment), fishing and
MISSISSIPPI ATTRACTIONS YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT
- Old Spanish Fort Museum - Enjoy soaking up the cool atmosphere and knowledge of a museum? Come here, and you will get to see the largest shrimp in the entire world!
- The International Ballet Competition - Only 4 cities in the entire world have been sanctioned to host this prestigious event. The other cities include Moscow, Russia; Varna, Bulgaria and Helsinki, Finland. The opportunity to attend this event is an incredible one!
- The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science - This spot has an exhibit of two-headed snakes that will have your eyes popping out.
- The Prickly Plantation - This is the only cactus plantation in the world. Come, but beware...things may get prickly!
MISSISSIPPI FUN FACTS, DID YOU KNOW...
- Fan of root beer floats? Thank Edward Adolf Barq, Sr. of Mississippi; he invented Barq’s Root Beer!
- The world renowned National Geographic Magazine is printed here in Corinth, Mississippi.
- On the I-55, there is a miniature replica of our nation’s capital’s most famous landmark - the Washington Monument. Why? Here it’s secret cell phone tower! (The mayor thought it would be more attractive than an ordinary tower.)