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Ovett, MS
Census-designated place in Jones County, Mississippi.
Population
333
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
192
ZIP codes
0
Ovett and its ZIP codes
Ovett at a glance
- Ovett is about 3.1 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
Local data for Ovett, MS
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jones County. PPP loans are for Ovett.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,231
28,680 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,824
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$424M
FY 2026, $6,310 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ovett, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
866
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
187
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
59.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ovett, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.0%
U.S. 33.3% +2.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.2%
U.S. 11.1% -1.9 pts
Cities near Ovett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RunnelstownCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.9 |
| RichtonTown | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| EllisvilleCity | 13 mi | 10.4 |
| MoselleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| EastabuchieCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.9 |
| LaurelCity | 16 mi | 18.5 |
| PetalCity | 17 mi | 16.9 |
| GlendaleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| New AugustaTown | 19 mi | 5.1 |
| HattiesburgCity | 21 mi | 53.4 |
| ClaraCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.9 |
| SandersvilleTown | 21 mi | 5 |
| SharonCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 8.6 |
| Rawls SpringsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.8 |
| BeaumontTown | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| Arnold LineCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ovett, MS in?
- Ovett is in Jones County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Ovett, MS?
- About 333 people live in Ovett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ovett?
- Nearby places include Runnelstown (9.1 mi), Richton (11 mi), Ellisville (13 mi), Moselle (15 mi), Eastabuchie (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023