Win the map pack first
A managed Google Business Profile, reviews coming in every month and service pages written the way Hattiesburg customers search.
Google, Maps and AI search in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg SEO Company
SEO, Google Maps and websites that bring in calls from Hattiesburg, run by senior specialists, remotely.
Working with businesses across Hattiesburg and nearby places such as West Hattiesburg and Arnold Line.
Places near Hattiesburg:West HattiesburgArnold LineGlendalePetalOak GroveRawls Springs
Local people48,619
Dentist searches1,600
Employers1,741
Law firms48
7/20
of the top 20 plumbers on Hattiesburg's Google map show no website.
Hattiesburg in numbers
About 48,600 people live in Hattiesburg city
The median household income is $46,342, and 37.2% of homes are owner-occupied (ACS 2020–2024).
48,619people
20,659households
37.2%of homes are owner-occupied
$46,342median household income
Businesses around Hattiesburg
Forrest County has 1,741 employer businesses
67.4% of them have fewer than ten employees (County Business Patterns 2023).
1,741employer businesses
67.4%have fewer than 10 employees
73%of US employer businesses have fewer than 10 employees
By size
By sector, share of businesses
How many firms each trade has
48Law firms
36Dental practices
25Plumbing and HVAC contractors
15Janitorial companies
15Auto repair shops
12CPA firms
10Landscaping companies
9Residential remodelers
Owner-operators in Hattiesburg
7.1% of Hattiesburg's workers are self-employed
Forrest County has 6,517 businesses with no employees (Nonemployer Statistics 2024).
7.1%of workers are self-employed
6,517businesses with no employees
What Hattiesburg customers search for
Of the service phrases with a Google Ads figure, "dentist hattiesburg" is searched most
"dentist hattiesburg" averages 1,600 searches a month in Mississippi; "locksmith hattiesburg" 590, "plumber hattiesburg" 480 and "electrician hattiesburg" 140.
| Trade · search phrase | Searches a month | 12 months | Median reviews | No website | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| "dentist hattiesburg" | 1,600 | Busiest month: Jan | – | – | – |
| "locksmith hattiesburg" | 590 | Busiest month: Aug | – | – | – |
| "plumber hattiesburg" | 480 | Busiest month: Oct | 16 | 7 of 20 | Lower |
| "electrician hattiesburg" | 140 | Busiest month: Sep | – | – | – |
| "auto repair hattiesburg" | 140 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
| "landscaping hattiesburg" | 110 | Busiest month: Mar | – | – | – |
| "roofer hattiesburg" | 90 | Busiest month: Oct | 27 | 3 of 20 | Lower |
| "house cleaning hattiesburg" | 10 | Busiest month: Oct | – | – | – |
1,600searches a month for "dentist hattiesburg": Google Ads' lowest reported band, very few searches
Seasonalitybusiest: Jan
Advertisers bid about £7.49 a click (approx., converted on 19 October 2026). Advertisers bid about $9.98 a click.
Who shows up on Hattiesburg's map
7 of the top 20 plumbers on Hattiesburg's map show no website
At least half of the top 20 have 16 reviews or more, and their average rating is 4.61. On the same map, 4 of the top 20 HVAC businesses and 3 of the top 20 roofers show no website.
The top listings on Google Maps, by trade
Plumber
7 of the top 20 show no website
16 median Google reviews
4.61 average rating
HVAC
4 of the top 20 show no website
26 median Google reviews
4.52 average rating
Roofer
3 of the top 20 show no website
27 median Google reviews
4.62 average rating
Median Google reviews of the top listings
HattiesburgUS median
010203040
Plumber 16
HVAC 26
Roofer 27
| Trade | Hattiesburg | US median |
|---|---|---|
| Plumber | 16 | 31 |
| HVAC | 26 | 28.5 |
| Roofer | 27 | 24 |
Your review gap
Where would your reviews put you on Hattiesburg's map?
16
reviews behind the Hattiesburg median for plumbers on the map (16).
Google Maps weighs reviews alongside other signals.
Out-build the top listings
The quickest gains often come from fast, well-structured service pages with structured data.
Cover every place you serve
Pages for West Hattiesburg and Arnold Line and the other places around Hattiesburg, before competitors notice.
Hattiesburg's plumbers on Google Maps are here.
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AI answers
AI search optimisation and structured data, so Google's AI Overviews, ChatGPT and Gemini can cite you.
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The map pack
A managed Google Business Profile, regular posts, local citations and new reviews every month.
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The organic results
Service and area pages, technical fixes and backlinks from relevant sites.
Who do the AIs name as the best dentist in Hattiesburg, Mississippi?
Each link opens in a new tab with the question filled in. If you're not named, that's what GEO fixes.
No website yet? You are not alone: 7 of the top 20 plumbers on Hattiesburg's Google map show no website. Websites for Hattiesburg businesses
New businesses and survival
Forrest County saw new establishments open at a rate of 7.64% in 2023
The closure rate was 7.27%; in 2018, 7.091% opened and 7.576% closed.
7.64%new establishment rate
7.27%closure rate
7.091%new establishment rate in 2018
7.576%closure rate in 2018
Across the US
How the US compares
Read Hattiesburg's figures against these two from the US.
Reviews
97%
97% of consumers read online reviews for local businesses; 41% always do
AI
45%
45% of US consumers say they use ChatGPT or other generative AI tools for local business recommendations
What this means for a Hattiesburg service business
"dentist hattiesburg" is the most-searched of the service phrases Google Ads has figures for, at 1,600 searches a month in Mississippi, followed by "locksmith hattiesburg" at 590 a month. A Google Maps search for "plumber" around Hattiesburg in October 2026 showed no website for 7 of the top 20 results; it is worth checking that your own listing links to your website. Of those 20 listings, at least half have 16 reviews or more.
Plans for Hattiesburg businesses
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Results
Results, by name
Campaigns we have run, with their figures on our case studies page.
Dental practice · Croydon
146%
more organic traffic
Dental Practice Achieves 146% Growth
Mayfield Dental · campaign started June 2024 · results over six months
101.4%referring domains
163.9%organic keywords
Dental care brand · Worldwide
110.8%
more organic keywords
Children's Oral Care Brand Doubles Organic Keywords
Brush Baby · campaign started October 2020 · results over six months
86.6%referring domains
53.2%organic traffic
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Hattiesburg: common questions
Common questions from Hattiesburg businesses
Do you work with businesses in Hattiesburg?
Yes. Breakline's remote team of senior SEO specialists works with service businesses across the US and UK, including Hattiesburg.
How many people search for a dentist in Hattiesburg?
"dentist hattiesburg" averaged 1,600 searches a month in Mississippi in the 12 months to September 2026.
When is demand for an electrician highest in Hattiesburg?
Searches for "electrician hattiesburg" in Mississippi peaked in September 2026 at 480, against an average of 140 a month.
Do I need an SEO agency in Hattiesburg?
It depends on how easily customers find you now. "dentist hattiesburg" averages 1,600 searches a month in Mississippi, and 7 of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Hattiesburg show no website. If you are missing from searches like these, an SEO agency can work on your Google Business Profile, website and reviews so that you show up.
How big is Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg city has about 48,600 people (2020–2024).
What does Google Maps competition look like for plumbers in Hattiesburg?
Of the top 20 plumbers on Google Maps around Hattiesburg, 7 show no website, and at least half of them have 16 reviews or more.
What share of Hattiesburg's workers are self-employed?
7.1% of workers in Hattiesburg city are self-employed (ACS 2020–2024).
How many businesses does Hattiesburg have?
Forrest County has 1,741 employer businesses (2023) and 6,517 businesses with no employees (2024).
Around Hattiesburg
Places around Hattiesburg
Within 7 miles
- West Hattiesburg3.5 mi
- Arnold Line4.1 mi
- Glendale4.2 mi
- Petal5.6 mi
- Oak Grove5.9 mi
- Rawls Springs6.7 mi
Other towns we cover nearby
Mississippi
All towns we cover in Mississippi
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Straight-line distances
First steps for a Hattiesburg business
- Start with Hattiesburg's map
Service areas set to the places you cover, regular posts and a review routine aimed at Hattiesburg's median on Google Maps.
- One page per place
West Hattiesburg, Arnold Line and Glendale: real pages with your jobs, photos and reviews from each area.
- Show up in AI answers
Structured data, consistent business listings and clear answers to what Hattiesburg customers ask.
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