Jackson, MS

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
149,827 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,238 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$108,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$419 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$770 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Hinds County
3
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Hinds County
3
Jackson Metro Area
2
Mississippi
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 46
Feb 5 0 49
Mar 5 0 57
Apr 5 0 64
May 4 0 72
Jun 4 0 79
Jul 4 0 81
Aug 4 0 81
Sep 3 0 75
Oct 4 0 65
Nov 5 0 56
Dec 5 0 48

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 69% of residents leaning left and 28% leaning right.

Liberal (70%) (28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 22%
Hillary Clinton 77%
Other 1%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, MS State Senate District 27, MS State House District 68, MS
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Schools

Barr Elementary School
<1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Pecan Park Elementary School
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Lanier High School
<1 miles, E • 1 star
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Colleges

Jackson State University
1 miles, S • 1.4 star
Strayer University-Mississippi
2 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Millsaps College
2 miles, E • 2.8 star
Belhaven University
3 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
2 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Key Field
85 miles, E • 1 star
Monroe Regional Airport
107 miles, NW • 1 star
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