West Jackson, Jackson, MS

Living in West Jackson

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 2
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 10
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 7
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Hospitals 20
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Colleges 12
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Schools 1
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Residents

3.4k Population -418 (2010–19)
27  y Median Age
- College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -8% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years35%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Black95%
Caucasian4%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$31k Median Household Income +$2.1k (2010–19)
64% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K52%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Private sector72%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$59k Median Home Value -$47k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$512 Median Monthly Rent +$71 (2010–19)
21% Owner-Occupied -16% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 1999<1%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195942%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier12%

Home Value

Less than $50K51%
$50K to $99K40%
$100K to $149K6%
$300K to $399K2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity43%
LP gas1%
Utility gas49%
Wood4%

Crime

Violent Crime in West Jackson

United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Hinds County31

Property Crime in West Jackson

United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Hinds County29

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton74%
Donald Trump25%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 46 5 0
Feb 50 5 0
Mar 57 5 0
Apr 64 5 0
May 72 5 0
Jun 79 4 0
Jul 82 4 0
Aug 81 4 0
Sep 76 3 0
Oct 66 4 0
Nov 56 5 0
Dec 48 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Jackson

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado32
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near West Jackson, Jackson, MS

Private Schools

Private Schools near West Jackson, Jackson, MS

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Cares School
3 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near West Jackson, Jackson, MS

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Millsaps College
3 miles, NE
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Belhaven University
4 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near West Jackson, Jackson, MS

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Airports

Airports near West Jackson, Jackson, MS

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Key Field
86 miles, E
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