About Ocean Springs, MS
Ocean Springs is a city located in Jackson County, Mississippi. It is considered to be an "arts community". Ocean Springs has a population of around 17,000 people and it covers just over 15 square miles. The average household income in the city is about $46,000. Ocean Springs is home to many art galleries as well as a lot of festivals including the Peter Anderson Festival and the Herb Festival. Students in the city attend the Ocean Springs School District. In August of 2005, Ocean Springs was hit by Hurricane Katrina. The Ocean Springs Yacht Club, historic Fort Maurepas, and many other building were destroyed.
