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Port Gibson, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Claiborne County County
Port Gibson, MS
At a Glance
How Port Gibson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Port Gibson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Port Gibson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Port Gibson residents earn a median household income of $29,500 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,916. The unemployment rate stands at 10.5% (192% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 134 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Port Gibson is $127,100 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $81,308. Median rent is $499/month, with 25.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Safety & Crime
Port Gibson reports 695 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,492/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Port Gibson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 81.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Port Gibson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.