West Park, Jackson, MS
Living in West Park
Bikeability9
Walkability2
Commute75
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety59
Airports7
Hospitals20
Colleges12
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
5.5kPopulation-1.1k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
58%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black97%
Caucasian2%
Multiracial1%
Education
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$31kMedian Household Income+$4.6k (2010–19)
71%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K1%
$125K to $149K<1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector62%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$61kMedian Home Value+$4.5k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$558Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195929%
Built 1940 to 194921%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity32%
LP gas2%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Park
United States45
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Hinds County31
Property Crime in West Park
United States48
Mississippi57
Jackson Metro Area20
Hinds County29
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (78%)(20%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton84%
Donald Trump14%
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 Park
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding52
Tornado32
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Park, Jackson, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Park, Jackson, MS
Sister Thea Bowman Catholic School
1 miles, S
Christian Mission Learning Center Ii
1 miles, E
Cares School
3 miles, E
First Presbyterian Day School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Park, Jackson, MS
Jackson State University
2 miles, SE
Strayer University-Mississippi
2 miles, E
Millsaps College
3 miles, E
Belhaven University
3 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Park, Jackson, MS
Merit Health Central
3 miles, SW
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
3 miles, E
University of Mississippi Med Center
3 miles, E
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr
3 miles, E
Airports
Airports near West Park, Jackson, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
78 miles, SE
Key Field
86 miles, E
Monroe Regional Airport
107 miles, W