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Jackson County, Mississippi

FIPS 28059

Juniper

Jackson County is in the highest 8% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 23% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the lowest 27% nationally for home price growth over five years.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$220,789

Near the U.S. counties median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

45%

Lower than 73% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

92.3

Higher than 92% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Jackson County.

The basics

Total Population

145,249

Median Age

40.1

Population Density

200.95

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$1,366

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.71%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

2.92×

Near the U.S. counties median
Median Income

$66,201

Near the U.S. counties median
Median Rent

$1,101

Higher than 77% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

3.9%

Near the U.S. counties median
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

40%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

22%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

42.9

Avg Temperature (°F)

67.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

63.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

21.8

Annual Precipitation (in)

67.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.2

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.11

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Jackson County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Jackson County?
The estimated median home value in Jackson County today is $220,789, near the U.S. counties median.
How much is property tax in Jackson County?
The median annual property tax in Jackson County is $1,366, an effective rate of 0.71% of home value.
Is Jackson County expensive to live in?
Homes in Jackson County cost about 2.92× the median household income, near the U.S. counties median.
What is the average rent in Jackson County?
The median gross rent in Jackson County is $1,101 a month, higher than 77% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Jackson County?
Home prices in Jackson County have moved 45% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Jackson County?
Jackson County has a population of 145,249, about 200.95 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 40.1.
What is the weather like in Jackson County?
Jackson County averages 67.4°F year-round, summer highs near 89.5°F, winter lows around 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.2 inches of snow a year.
Is Jackson County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 92.3 (higher than 92% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.11 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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