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Jackson County
  • County in Mississippi

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Housing
    grade B
  3. Nightlife
    grade B+
  4. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade C+
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade B
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  11. Commute
    grade C+

editorial

Jackson County is located in Mississippi with a population of 142,993. Jackson County is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. In Jackson County, most residents own their homes. In Jackson County there are a lot of bars. Many families and young professionals live in Jackson County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jackson County are highly rated.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$146,500
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$930
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    28%
  • Own
    72%
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Jackson County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    155
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    6.9
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    58.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    68.9
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    898.8
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    3,676.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    318.5
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    38%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    28%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

Working in Jackson County

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$55,107
National
$69,021

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