At a Glance
Median Income
$56,184
$55,393 per capita
Violent Crime
248/100K
3,301/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Vicksburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vicksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vicksburg a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vicksburg residents earn a median household income of $56,184 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,393. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 402 business establishments, including 74 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Vicksburg reports 248 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,301/100K.
Education
4.6% of adults in Vicksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vicksburg has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 5.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population628
Median Age69.0 yrs
Density4/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans26.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,184
Per Capita$55,393
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$849M
Avg Weekly Wage$992
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$196,211
Housing Units515
Rent Burden19.2%
Crime
F
Violent248/100K
Property3,301/100K
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death23,645/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain5.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,132 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 28%
Commute17 min
Broadband72.7%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Vicksburg was built in 1995.
34.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Yuma Mcas/Yuma International (87 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.482 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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