Jackson Metro Area, MS
Living in the Jackson Metro Area
Bikeability6
Walkability9
Commute58
Public Transit7
Affordability78
Public Safety81
Airports7
Hospitals22
Colleges10
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools12
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
598kPopulation+64k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black50%
Caucasian45%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$53kMedian Household Income+$7.1k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector68%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$686Median Monthly Rent+$102 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas9%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Jackson Metro Area
United States45
Mississippi57
Property Crime in the Jackson Metro Area
United States48
Mississippi57
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton50%
Donald Trump48%
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 | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 56 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 48 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Jackson Metro Area
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding54
Tornado42
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson Metro Area, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson Metro Area, MS
Mother Goose Christian School
2 miles, S
St Andrew's Episcopal School
3 miles, E
St Joseph Catholic School
5 miles, NE
St Anthony Catholic School
5 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson Metro Area, MS
Tougaloo College
3 miles, SE
Millsaps College
7 miles, S
Belhaven University
8 miles, S
Strayer University-Mississippi
9 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson Metro Area, MS
St Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital
7 miles, S
University of Mississippi Med Center
7 miles, S
Mississippi Methodist Rehab Ctr
7 miles, S
Mississippi Baptist Medical Center
8 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Jackson Metro Area, MS
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport
11 miles, SE
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
84 miles, SE
Key Field
85 miles, E
Monroe Regional Airport
107 miles, W