Jackson County, MS
Living in Jackson County
Bikeability3
Walkability4
Commute58
Public Transit3
Affordability76
Public Safety82
Airports21
Hospitals21
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools53
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
142kPopulation+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
$52kMedian 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
$136kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$693Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson County, MS
Grace Baptist Academy
9 miles, W
Children's House Montessori School
13 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson County, MS
University of South Alabama
31 miles, NE
Spring Hill College
33 miles, NE
University of Mobile
38 miles, NE
United States Sports Academy
44 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson County, MS
Singing River Health System
8 miles, SE
Merit Health Biloxi
16 miles, W
81st Medical Group (Keesler AFB)
18 miles, W
Garden Park Medical Center
28 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Jackson County, MS
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
27 miles, W
Mobile Regional Airport
28 miles, NE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
82 miles, NW
Pensacola International Airport
86 miles, E