Jefferson County, MS
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute60
Public Transit2
Affordability100
Public Safety70
Airports8
Hospitals15
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7.2kPopulation-745 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
61%Family Households-8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black79%
Caucasian13%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial<1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school22%
High school graduate38%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone<1%
Economy
$25kMedian Household Income+$715 (2010–19)
67%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
96%Lived Here Last Year+6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K50%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K11%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector59%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office9%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$63kMedian Home Value-$3.6k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$200Median Monthly Rent-$7 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-13% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home35%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198919%
Built 1970 to 197932%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K36%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K4%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity67%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas17%
Utility gas15%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (85%)(14%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton86%
Donald Trump13%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 49 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding62
Tornado55
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, MS
Tensas Academy
17 miles, NW
Cathedral School
24 miles, SW
Holy Family Early Learning Center
24 miles, SW
Trinity Episcopal School
25 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, MS
Alcorn State University
11 miles, NW
Mississippi College
59 miles, NE
Jackson State University
63 miles, NE
Strayer University-Mississippi
64 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, MS
Jefferson County Hospital
2 miles, SW
Claiborne County Hospital
15 miles, N
Franklin County Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SE
Merit Health Natchez
25 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
69 miles, NE
Monroe Regional Airport
79 miles, NW
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
83 miles, S
Alexandria International Airport
93 miles, W