Jackson, Mississippi

Population 175,376

Jackson is located in Hinds County, MS. The population is 175,376, making Jackson the largest city in Hinds County and the largest city in the state of Mississippi.

There are 71 public schools in Jackson with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Jackson is low , and there are 332 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Jackson is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Jackson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Jackson include Richland, Pearl and Clinton.

Jackson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.5%

Crime Rate

22.62% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 138
  • Violent Crimes: 202
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 149
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

28.46% Higher than national avg.
  • 332 offenders in Jackson
  • 18.93 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

823 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 21
  • Registered Polluters: 36
  • Superfunds: 28
  • Tanks & Spills: 738

Unemployment

Moderate 4.0%
  • Mississippi unemployment average: 3.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

71 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 71 K-12 public schools in Jackson, MS and 21 private schools. Homefacts rates Jackson's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
21 Private Schools

Cares School

Christ Missionary Industrial College

Covenant Presbyterian Preschool

Ee Rogers Seventh-day Adventist Academy

Emmanuel Christian School

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13 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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332 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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24 Former Drug Labs view all

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420 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Jackson, MS issued 420 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Jackson, MS issued 38 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 38 permits, 35 were issued for single family homes and 3 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $798
  • 1 Bedroom: $828
  • 2 Bedrooms: $966
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,197
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,364

Zip Codes

39047 39056 39157 39174 39201 39202 39203 39204 39205 39206 39207 39208 39209 39210 39211
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Environmental Hazards

823 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Jackson, MS has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Jackson, MS is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.89 Average
    Jackson, MS is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 49.18°
  • February 51.28°
  • March 59.27°
  • April 67.28°
  • May 74.16°
  • June 82.59°
  • July 83.03°
  • August 82.8°
  • September 77.25°
  • October 65.7°
  • November 56.53°
  • December 46.33°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Jackson, MS

Earthquakes
Jackson, MS has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Jackson, MS has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Jackson, MS has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Jackson, MS has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Jackson, MS: $39,724

Unemployment

Unemployment in Jackson is 4.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.44%
White Collar - 54.56%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Phil Bryant
  • Sen. Thad Cochran
  • Sen. Roger F. Wicker

City Representatives

  • Bennie G. Thompson
  • Gregg Harper

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

21 Cemeteries view all

74 FCC Towers view all

23 Fire Stations view all

6 Hospitals view all

8 Libraries view all

13 Police Stations view all

12 Retirement Homes view all

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