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We only work with experienced movers. Every Illinois to Mississippi moving company we work with is licensed and bonded through the Department of Transportation and the state of Illinois. We check their history to ensure they have the proper coverage and experience to ensure your household goods arrive in good condition and on time. Our Illinois to Mississippi moving companies have years of experience serving Illinois including Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, Fort Worth and El Paso as well as all other areas of Illinois. We offer the widest variety of Illinois to Mississippi movers on the web.

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Helpful Information for Your Illinois to Mississippi Move

Moving from Illinois to Mississippi? Mississippi is located in the Southern region of the United States along the Mississippi River and on the Gulf Coast. Hernando De Soto first explored the area in the 1500s. Spanish, French, and British settlements developed along the rivers. Britain took control of the region after the French Indian war of 1763, and subsequently ceded its claim to the United States after the Revolutionary War. Mississippi became a state in 1817. Historically, cotton was the principal crop grown in the state's largely agrarian economy. Today, the state's farmlands also yield important harvests of corn, peanuts, pecans, rice, sugar cane, and sweet potatoes as well as poultry, eggs, meat animals, and dairy products. Mississippi remains the world's leading producer of pond-raised catfish. Mississippi has diversified its economy with increased industry including manufacturing of automobiles and furniture. Gambling was legalized in 1990 and the Casinos generate 6.5 billion dollars of annual revenue. Principal cities include Jackson, Gulfport, and Southhaven. The population of Mississippi is 2.9 million.

Mississippi Weather

On average, there are 219 sunny days a year in Mississippi. Mississippi experiences short, mild winters. Summers are long, warm, and humid. Summer highs average in the high 80's. Winter high temperatures average in the high 40's. Annual rainfall is 56 inches. Annual snowfall averages only 1 inch. Check here to find current weather conditions in Mississippi.

Mississippi Public Education

Mississippi ranks 48th (as of 2016) in the nation for student achievement test scores. Mississippi spends $8,265 dollars annually per student, below the national average of $11,000 dollars per student. Mississippi high schools graduate 75% of their students, below the national average of 83%. The schools have a student-teacher ratio of 15 students to 1 teacher. Teacher's average annual salary is $41,800 dollars. The state school system has 491,000 students, 32,300 teachers, and 1,071 schools. Mississippi has 2 charter schools with 200 students enrolled; representing .04% of the student population. The state education website can be found here: Mississippi Public Education.

Mississippi Public Colleges and Universities

Mississippi ranks 31st (as of 2016) in the nation by US News annual survey of the nation’s colleges and universities. Mississippi state funding allocates $6,896 dollars per full time student. Mississippi has 8 public colleges and universities with a four-year program awarding a Bachelor´s Degree. The state has 15 two-year colleges offering an Associate’s Degree. The state system has 129,481 full time undergraduate students, with a student-faculty ratio of 17 students to 1 professor. The four-year colleges graduate 52% of their students within 6 years. Tuition and fees for in state residents costs $7,409 dollars per year, under the national average of $9,650. Room and Board fees average an additional $9,570 dollars, below the national average of $10,440 dollars. For additional information check here: Mississippi Public Colleges and Universities.

Mississippi Outdoor Recreation

Mississippi has 22 state parks, 6 national forests, and 8 wildlife refuges. Hiking in the state is popular with 231 miles of national recreational trails and hundreds more of state park trails to hike. Voted best hiking trail in Mississippi, Clark Creek Primitive Trail. For camping, Mississippi has 21 federal campgrounds and 19 state campgrounds. Voted best campsite, by Travel and Leisure, Davis Bayou Campground, Gulf Islands National Seashore For fishing, local waters offer Bass, Tarpon and Blue Fish. Voted best fishing hole, Grenada Lake. For hunting, the most commonly hunted animals include wild hog, turkey and bear. Boating is also popular with the local residents. Mississippi has 191,676 registered boats. Best place for boating is Lake Tangipahoa. For golfers, Mississippi has 191 golf courses to choose from. Golf Digest ranked Fallen Oak Golf Course as best golf course in the state. Check here for more information about Mississippi State Parks.

Illinois to Mississippi Auto Transport Services

Need to ship a car from Illinois to Mississippi? Check our partner site Illinois to Mississippi Auto Transport to receive car shipping quotes from multiple auto transport companies. We only work with fully insured experienced and bonded auto transport carriers that provide secure and reliable service at reasonable rates. Auto transport fees and schedules depend on many factors that are not considered in by online quotes. The result is delays and hidden costs. The best way to receive accurate Illinois to Mississippi auto shipping quotes and pick-up/drop-off schedules is to visit our partner site for more details.