Jackson County, MS

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 4
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Commute 58
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 82
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 21
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Colleges 26
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Schools 53
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Residents

142k Population +5.3k (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
66% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black21%
Caucasian68%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate31%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$3.8k (2010–19)
84% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van96%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$693 Median Monthly Rent +$65 (2010–19)
59% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197924%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity83%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas13%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
Mississippi57

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
Mississippi57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (31%)(67%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 59 6 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 79 7 0
Jul 82 7 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 77 6 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding50
Tornado40
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, MS

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Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, MS

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Spring Hill College
33 miles, NE
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University of Mobile
38 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, MS

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Merit Health Biloxi
16 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Jackson County, MS

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