Visit and Relocate

Welcome to Hancock County !  Visitors to Hancock County often become residents, below you’ll find an array of information that will enrich your stay or simplify your transition into our community. Business Opportunities Churches Community Life Education Employment History and Culture Housing Local governments Media Medical Organizations Recreation Transportation Utilities   For over three hundred years, residents of Hancock County have proudly proclaimed the numerous virtues of their coastal Mississippi home.  Natural wonders abound - from extraordinary Gulf vistas, to expansive marshes, to rich forests and rolling farmland.                      Our mild winter climate attracts residents and visitors who enjoy year-round recreational activities like fishing, golfing, boating or simply strolling along the beach paths. Artists are drawn to the area by our historic buildings, quaint towns and a unique sense of community.  Parents appreciate the county’s public, private and parochial schools, which boast of both academic and athletic achievement. Our economy is diversified, nurturing both small and large business concerns. Hancock County is also home to NASA-Stennis Space Center , making us a national hub of technology.  The unique federal and commercial “city” employees over 5,000 civil servants, contractors, scientists and engineers.      In 2005, Hancock County received national attention as “ground zero” for Hurricane Katrina - what many have called the worst natural disaster in U.S. history.   Yet in the midst of monumental loss, the citizens of the county have proven that a sense of community survives even the worst devastation. Today, Hancock County is rebounding at a speed many predicted was impossible and we’re building back with vision and new strength. We invite you to join us -  for a few days or for a lifetime! For more visitor information, check with the Hancock County Tourism Development Bureau.