In the past year, McComb and Pike County have seen several investments boosting future growth. Coca-Cola Bottling UNITED opened a $15 million sales and distribution center in early 2025, replacing a decades-old plant and supporting ~70 jobs with potential for expansion. Pike County also secured a $1.1 million state grant in late 2024 to upgrade Gateway Industrial Park, improving infrastructure and site readiness to attract new industry. Additionally, manufacturers like Summit Plastics expanded production with a $5.4 million investment creating 25 jobs, and Southwest Mississippi Community College opened a new Regional Workforce Training Center to strengthen the pipeline of skilled labor. Together, these developments position McComb as a competitive hub for industrial, healthcare, and retail employment.
The only enclosed mall in Southwest Mississippi, Uptown McComb is anchored by Belk, Hobby Lobby, and Marshalls, with a Walmart Supercenter and Lowe’s located adjacent, drawing shoppers and workers from across the region. | Learn More
Regional Location & Transportation
Located on I-55, a major north–south corridor, with an Amtrak stop on the City of New Orleans line and situated about 80 miles from Jackson and 100 miles from New Orleans, McComb is positioned as both a commuter and logistics hub. | Learn More
Southwest Mississippi Community College
Southwest Mississippi Community College enrolls about 2,600 students, attracts out-of-town students who need housing, and employs hundreds of faculty and staff. | Learn More
Healthcare Hub: Southwest MS Regional Medical Center (SMRMC)
The 160-bed regional hospital has about 1,000 employees and serves multiple surrounding counties, drawing both patients and healthcare workers into McComb. | Learn More
Affordable Cost of Living
The median rent is around $700 per month, well below the U.S. average, making McComb attractive for young families, retirees, and workforce housing. | Learn More
Recreation: Percy Quin State Park
Just south of McComb, the 1,700-acre Percy Quin State Park features a 490-acre lake, golf course, camping, and hiking, serving as a regional draw for tourism and residents seeking an outdoor lifestyle. | Learn More
Iron Horse Festival
The annual Iron Horse Festival celebrates McComb’s railroad heritage and draws thousands of visitors downtown, boosting tourism and community engagement. | Learn More
