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Jackson, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
149,827
Population
1,341/sq mi density
$43,238
Median Income
$26,868 per capita
$108,200
Home Value
$86,017 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,238 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $1,018/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Area | 111.7 sq mi (289.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3158°N, 90.2129°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hinds County County |
| Nearest Airport | Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (JAN) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 65.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0438 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 10.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 5.5 in | |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in December to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and September the driest (3.4").