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Jackson, Mississippi by the numbers
FBI figures for 2025 show 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Jackson, 76% higher than the rate across Mississippi (2.3). The median household income is $42,071 and the median home value is $111,700. About 146,631 people live in Jackson. Jackson is the capital of Mississippi.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Jackson?
In 2025 the Jackson Police Department reported 555 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 4.0 per 1,000 people. That is 76% higher than the Mississippi rate (2.3), and 22% higher than the national rate (3.3). 26 of the violent crimes were murders or non-negligent manslaughter. Property crime came to 2,080 offenses (15.0 per 1,000; Mississippi: 12.6).
| Offense (2025) | Jackson count | Per 1,000 | Mississippi per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 555 | 4.0 | 2.3 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 26 | 0.19 | 0.07 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 36 | 0.26 | 0.28 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 104 | 0.75 | 0.21 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 389 | 2.8 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 2,080 | 15.0 | 12.6 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 478 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,211 | 8.7 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 391 | 2.8 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Jackson changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2023 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2024 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2025 | 555 | 2,080 | 26 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Jackson Police Department's own reports.
How does Jackson compare with Mississippi?
Jackson's median household earns $42,071 a year, 25% lower than the state figure ($56,447). The median owner-occupied home is worth $111,700 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $1,055 a month. About 146,631 people live on 112 square miles of land, roughly 1,313 per square mile. The city lies in Hinds County and Rankin County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Jackson | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 146,631 | 2,946,779 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $42,071 | $56,447 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,700 | $169,800 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,055 | $954 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 9.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 27.9% | 18.9% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 25.1% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.6% | 70.0% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 34.5 | 38.6 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Jackson?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 7 high-hazard dams in Jackson. 3 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition, 4 Satisfactory or Fair. The two tallest are Basf Catalysts, LLC Pond No. 5 Dam (44 ft) and Lake Hico Dam (40 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Hinds County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Jackson?
The state DOT feed had no interstate, U.S. or state highway work zones in Jackson city limits on October 11, 2026. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Jackson?
Federal school lists place 60 public and 16 private schools within Jackson. 10 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: Park Service units in the area: Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument. 1 state park or recreation area: Lefleur's Bluff State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Jackson
Gun shops
5 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Jackson city limits, plus 5 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 4 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Collateral Lenders LLC (Jackson), Discount Pawn & Jewelry Corp (Jackson), Jackson Jewelry & Pawn (Jackson), Momentum Pawn INC (Jackson) and Walmart #1710 (Clinton).
Liquor stores
33 liquor stores are on the map inside the Jackson city limits: 49 Liquor and Wine (Jackson), 49 Wine & Liquor (Jackson), 5 Star Liquor & Wine (Jackson), A-One Liquor and Wine (Jackson), Ace Liquor & Wine (Jackson), AK Liquor and Wine (Jackson), Beasley Road Package Store (Jackson), Bottle Shop Wine and Liquor (Jackson) and 25 more. Mississippi has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Jackson city limits on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Jackson?
In 2025, Jackson had 4.0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (555 reported), 76% higher than the Mississippi rate (2.3). The property-crime rate was 15.0 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Jackson?
$42,071 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $56,447 for Mississippi.
How much do homes cost in Jackson?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $111,700 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $169,800 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Jackson?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Hinds County as “Relatively Moderate”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: tornadoes (Relatively High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Baton Rouge, LA (140 mi) · Gulfport, MS (147 mi) · New Orleans, LA (157 mi) · Kenner, LA (159 mi) · Metairie, LA (160 mi) · Mobile, AL (168 mi)
More: Mississippi statewide numbers · county pages: Hinds County and Rankin County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Jackson city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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