Stone County blends small-town ease with quick access to bigger-city opportunity. It’s a straight shot on U.S. 49 to Hattiesburg and down the highway to Gulfport and Biloxi, making regional hospitals, universities, and beach weekends surprisingly convenient. In Wiggins, the county seat, locally owned cafés, restored storefronts, and a lively event calendar set the pace.
Outdoors, water and woods take center stage. The 650-acre lake at Flint Creek Water Park invites swimming, paddling, and fishing, with shaded campgrounds and cabin rentals for easy staycations. Nearby longleaf pine country and the trails of De Soto National Forest offer miles of hiking, horseback riding, and quiet wildlife viewing.
Families praise the area’s education options. The Stone County School District provides advanced coursework, career and technical pathways, and spirited athletics at Stone High. For college and workforce training, the Perkinston Campus of Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College delivers respected programs in nursing, trades, and university transfer close to home.
Cost of living remains manageable, commutes are short, and community traditions like the Blueberry Jubilee fill downtown Wiggins with music, food, and artisan booths each summer. If you’re considering a move—or ready to list—Agent Pronto can match you with a trusted real estate professional who knows Stone County’s neighborhoods, schools, and market inside and out.