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Ocean Springs, MS vs Merritt Island, FL

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- Merritt Island has 49% more violent crime than Ocean Springs.
- Merritt Island has 10% less property crime than Ocean Springs.
 Ocean Springs, MSMerritt Island, FLUnited States
 Violent Crime  Unlock25.822.7
 Property Crime52.4  Unlock35.4

Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low crime) to 100 (high crime)

Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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Reviews for Merritt Island    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are  More

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Over 14 years ago

New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state  More

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Over 17 years ago

Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired. Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of  More

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Cities with the Least Crime Near Ocean Springs, MississippiCrime Index
 Bond, MS 
 Hurley, MS20.05
 Long Beach, MS20.5
 Diamondhead, MS23.25
 Big Point, MS23.3
 Wade, MS24.3
 Latimer, MS25.65
 Kiln, MS26.05
 Lyman, MS26.1
 Vancleave, MS27.35

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