Jackson, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hinds County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
149,827
Population
1,341/sq mi density
$43,238
Median Income
$26,868 per capita
$108,200
Home Value
$86,367 Zillow
$1,018
Median Rent
34.2% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$43,238 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$108,200 home value, $1,018/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
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 | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 55.5% |
| 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 | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.3").