Vicksburg, MI

Michigan · Kalamazoo County · Kalamazoo-Portage Metro

Vicksburg is a small town in Michigan with a population of 3,824. Residents earn $70,070 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

3,824 Population 1,292/sq mi density

$70,070 Median Income $34,330 per capita

$208,300 Home Value $271,992 Zillow

$914 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent

50°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr

115 Violent Crime/100K 1,662 property/100K

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$70,070 median income, 2.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$208,300 home value, $914/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

115 violent crimes/100K (70% below avg)

Education

2.4 / 5.0

18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $70,070

7% lower than US avg

Home Value $208,300

26% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 115/100K

70% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 18.1%

46% lower than US avg

Median Rent $914

21% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 38.3%

19% higher than US avg

Unemployment 2.1%

42% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 3.3%

73% lower than US avg

How Vicksburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,824

Median Age34.3 yrs

Density1,292/mi²

Male / Female48% / 52%

Largest GroupWhite 95%

Veterans6.8%

Economy

Median Income$70,070

Per Capita$34,330

Unemployment2.1%

Poverty3.3%

County GDP$20,706M

Commute25 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$208,300

Rent$914

Ownership76.5%

Zillow$271,992

Housing Units1,559

Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

Violent115/100K

Property1,662/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault115/100K

Burglary172/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%

Uninsured6.3%

Smoking14.9%

Depression30.8%

Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)

AQI38 (Good)

Rain33.2 in/yr

Sunny Days260/yr

Elevation856 ft (261 m)

Education

Bachelor's+18.1%

High School+95.0%

Graduate+4.2%

School Score5.27

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%

Commute25 min

Broadband90.0%

EV Stations1

Libraries14

Is Vicksburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vicksburg receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Vicksburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vicksburg is $70,070, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vicksburg is $208,300, 26% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Vicksburg is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,662 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

18.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Vicksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Vicksburg has a population of 3,824 with a density of 1,292 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age is 34.3 years, 12% younger than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 52.2% female and 47.8% male. The city is predominantly White (95.4%), with 2.4% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.9% of residents. 6.8% of the population are veterans. 14.9% of residents have a disability. 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

3,824

Total Population

1,292

People / sq mi

34.3yrs

Median Age

12% below US avg

3.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%

Female 52.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Vicksburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.9%

26% above US avg

Spanish 1.1%

92% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vicksburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vicksburg is $70,070, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,330 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $1,264, 12% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, lower than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants. The cost of living index is 96.2, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes. 5.0% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Vicksburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$70,070
	7% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$34,330
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,264
IRS Avg AGI	$82,017
Gini Index	0.461 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	2.1%
	42% below US avg
Poverty Rate	3.3%
	73% below US avg
Establishments (County)	5,972
County GDP	$20,706M

Business (County)

Restaurants	579
Healthcare	749
Retail	848
Manufacturing	295

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$7,471
	113% above US avg
Cost of Living	96.20 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	3.59%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	24.6 min
Drive Alone	86.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vicksburg is $208,300, 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,992, higher than the Census estimate. Monthly rent averages $914 (21% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $891 for a one-bedroom to $1,113 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.5% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 1,559 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1983. The average annual property tax is $7,471 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 29.3% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$208,300
	26% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$271,992
Median List Price	$293,250

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$293,250
$/Sq Ft	$121
Homes Sold	1
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.0%
Price Drops	13.3%
Inventory	15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$914
	21% below US avg
Rent Burden	29.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$807
1 Bedroom	$891
2 Bedrooms	$1,113
3 Bedrooms	$1,419
4 Bedrooms	$1,588

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	76.5%
Owner-Occupied	76.5%
Renter-Occupied	23.5%
Housing Units	1,559
Median Year Built	1983

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$7,471
	113% above US avg
Effective Rate	3.59%

In Vicksburg, 38.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 8.8% have diabetes (below the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 29.8% have high blood pressure. 14.9% are current smokers. 19.5% report binge drinking. 22.5% are physically inactive. 30.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 19.8% experience frequent mental distress. 6.3% of residents lack health insurance (below the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,012. The dentist ratio is 1:1,312. 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 7.7 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Vicksburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	38.3%
	19% above US avg
Diabetes	8.8%
Heart Disease	5.5%
High Blood Pressure	29.8%
Asthma	11.8%
COPD	6.8%
Cancer	7.8%
Stroke	2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	14.9%
	6% above US avg
Binge Drinking	19.5%
Physical Inactivity	22.5%
Depression	30.8%
Mental Distress	19.8%
Physical Distress	13.1%
Short Sleep	28.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	96.7%
Uninsured	6.3%
	27% below US avg
Primary Care	1:1,012
Dentists	1:1,312
Mental Health	1:184
Checkup Rate	77.5%
Dental Visits	72.7%
Premature Death	7,811/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	7.7/10
Exercise Access	91.7%
Healthcare Facilities	749

Vicksburg has a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents, 70% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 114.6 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,662 per 100,000, 15% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,404, burglary at 172, vehicle theft at 86 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 31 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Vicksburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Vicksburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent	114.6/100K
	70% below US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	0.0/100K
Robbery	0.0/100K
Assault	114.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	1,661.9/100K
	15% below US avg
Burglary	171.9/100K
Theft	1,404.0/100K
Vehicle Theft	86.0/100K
Arson	0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Vicksburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38. The city sits at an elevation of 856 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	49.5°F
	8% below US avg
January Average	25°F (-4°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	856 ft (261 m)
Area	3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density	1,292/sq mi
Coordinates	42.1230°N, 85.5383°W
Timezone	America/Detroit
County	Kalamazoo County County
Nearest Airport	Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (AZO) 8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"

13% below US avg

Wettest Month (Jul) 3.78"

Driest Month (Feb) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median	38.0
Rating	Good

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)	0.0452 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)	11.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	81.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability	18.5 / 100
Community Resilience	91.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively High
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Relatively High
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	No Rating
Cold Wave	Relatively Moderate
Landslide	Relatively Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

5 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.3 on Jun 30, 2015.

May 2, 2015	5 km S of Galesburg, Michigan	M4.2	16 km
Sep 2, 1994	5 km SSW of DeWitt, Michigan	M3.5	107 km
Jun 30, 2015	5 km NNE of Burlington, Michigan	M3.3	41 km
Jan 26, 2012	5 km NE of Topeka, Indiana	M3.0	61 km
Jun 12, 2015	6 km NW of Convoy, Ohio	M2.6	145 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 152 fatalities, 2,095 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1956	EF5	81 km	17
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	55 km	1
Apr 2, 1977	EF4	18 km	0
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	80 km	31
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	58 km	5
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	82 km	36
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	53 km	23
Apr 11, 1965	EF4	57 km	21
Aug 24, 2007	EF3	78 km	0
Oct 24, 2001	EF3	93 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	77 km	1
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	60 km	0
Mar 27, 1991	EF3	90 km	0
May 15, 1986	EF3	52 km	0
Jun 15, 1982	EF3	99 km	1
May 13, 1980	EF3	57 km	0
May 13, 1980	EF3	25 km	5
Apr 3, 1974	EF3	78 km	5
Apr 21, 1967	EF3	89 km	0
Nov 26, 1965	EF3	92 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1954	MICHIGAN CITY, IN (LAKE MICHIGAN)	Avalanche	3.0 m	7	121 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ALLEGAN6 (1,077 ac, 1988).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1988	ALLEGAN6	1,077	65 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	25°F (-4°C)	1.9 in	Coldest
February	26°F (-4°C)	1.6 in	Driest
March	36°F (2°C)	2.5 in
April	47°F (9°C)	3.4 in
May	59°F (15°C)	3.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	3.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	3.8 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
September	62°F (17°C)	3.7 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.8 in
November	39°F (4°C)	2.8 in
December	28°F (-2°C)	2.7 in

Vicksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 25°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (1.6").

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Vicksburg is located in Kalamazoo County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 46% below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.3 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Democrat with 58% of the vote, a 17.7-point margin. 90.0% of households have broadband internet access. The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 14 public libraries serving the community. 749 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.3%

D 58%

Winner: Democrat by 17.7 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	31
Avg Accident Severity	0.0 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	18.1%
	46% below US avg
High School+	95.0%
Graduate Degree+	4.2%
School Test Score	5.27

C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2	Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density	1,292/sq mi
Total Area	3.2 sq mi
County	Kalamazoo County County

Services

Broadband Access	90.0%
Avg Download Speed	208.0 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	97.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	1
Alt Fuel Stations	1
Public Libraries	14
Healthcare Facilities	749
Restaurants	579
Retail Stores	848

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	24.6 min
Drive Alone	86.4%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	5.0%

Average costs for common services in Vicksburg. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$241 ($144–$385)
Specialist Visit	$337 ($192–$529)
Urgent Care Visit	$192 ($96–$337)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,116 ($770–$4,810)
Dental Cleaning	$125 ($72–$192)
Dental Filling	$241 ($144–$385)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$43 ($24–$72)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$72 ($48–$115)
Brake Pad Replacement	$289 ($144–$481)
Tire Rotation	$38 ($19–$72)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$577 ($385–$962)
Battery Replacement	$192 ($96–$337)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$96 ($58–$144)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$87 ($48–$135)
HVAC Repair	$385 ($144–$770)
HVAC System Install	$6,734 ($3,848–$11,544)
Roof Repair	$962 ($385–$1,924)
Roof Replacement	$8,658 ($5,291–$14,430)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,443 ($481–$3,367)
Divorce (Contested)	$14,430 ($4,810–$28,860)
DUI Defense	$4,810 ($1,924–$9,620)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,443 ($770–$2,886)
Will Preparation	$481 ($192–$962)
Trust Preparation	$2,405 ($962–$4,810)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$24 ($14–$43)
Women's Haircut	$53 ($29–$96)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$144 ($72–$241)
Manicure	$24 ($14–$43)
Pedicure	$38 ($24–$63)
Massage (1 Hour)	$77 ($48–$125)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.94 ($2.89–$5.29)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.37 ($2.41–$4.81)
Loaf of Bread	$3.66 ($2.41–$5.29)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.33 ($2.89–$6.25)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.29 ($3.85–$7.22)
Rice (per lb)	$0.96 ($0.58–$1.73)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$135 ($77–$241)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$144)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$115)
Internet (Monthly)	$67 ($38–$96)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$63 ($29–$96)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$82 ($48–$144)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$192 ($72–$481)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,924 ($1,154–$3,367)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$67 ($29–$125)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.70–$24)
Car Registration (Annual)	$96 ($29–$241)
Driver's License Renewal	$29 ($14–$72)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,154 ($577–$2,405)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$962 ($481–$1,924)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$385 ($192–$673)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$48 ($24–$96)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$962 ($385–$2,405)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$12,025 ($4,810–$28,860)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$58 ($29–$96)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$96 ($48–$192)
Dog Grooming	$58 ($29–$96)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$38 ($19–$72)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$289 ($144–$481)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$192 ($96–$385)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$693
Toddler	$693
Preschool	$585
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$806
Toddler	$806
Preschool	$788

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Kalamazoo County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Manufacturing	21,198	340	$95,480	2.14
Health Care & Social Assistance	20,432	961	$70,049	1.18
Retail Trade	12,358	722	$38,041	1.03
Accommodation & Food Services	11,060	521	$23,302	1.01
Construction	6,522	458	$79,824	1.03
Professional & Technical Services	5,959	586	$86,578	0.71
Administrative & Waste Services	5,719	323	$46,514	0.80
Wholesale Trade	5,036	244	$74,530	1.06
Other Services	4,000	575	$46,541	1.10
Finance & Insurance	3,326	322	$95,835	0.68
Educational Services	2,538	85	$56,093	1.02
Arts & Entertainment	1,838	104	$26,648	0.91
Real Estate	1,793	203	$63,812	0.96
Agriculture & Forestry	1,485	96	$44,461	1.52
Information & Technology	695	80	$72,444	0.31
Unclassified	248	75	$37,605	1.47
Management of Companies	158	21	$89,721	0.08
Mining & Oil/Gas	24	5	$70,176	0.05

Schools in Vicksburg

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Vicksburg High School	High	728	37	19.7:1
Vicksburg Middle School	Middle	582	30	19.4:1
Sunset Lake Elementary School	Elementary	485	27	18.0:1
Indian Lake Elementary School	Elementary	285	17	16.8:1

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Radio Stations near Vicksburg

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality
89.1 WIDR FM	—	MP3 256 kbps

National Parks Near Vicksburg

12 national parks and monuments found near Vicksburg.

Park	Type	Fee
Bakale Wildlife Unit	State Park	Free
Chain O' Lakes State Park	State Park	Free
Coldwater State Park	State Park	Free
Grand Haven State Park	State Park	Free
Holland State Park (Ottawa Beach)	State Park	Free
Jasper Dairy Road Park	State Park	Free
Kal-Haven Trail Sesq. State Park	State Park	Free
Pokagon State Park	State Park	Free
Potato Creek State Park	State Park	Free
Saugatuck Dunes State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren State Park	State Park	Free
Van Buren Trail State Park	State Park	Free

Historical Trends — Vicksburg

Population and economic data over time (US Census / ACS estimates).

Population

Median Household Income

Year	Population	Median Income
2013	3,098	$56,583
2015	3,211	$55,949
2017	3,376	$56,098
2019	3,494	$57,115
2021	3,810	$60,538
2023	3,956	$70,070

Museums in Vicksburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
KALAMAZOO INSTITUTE OF ARTS	ART MUSEUM		2693497775	$2,820,046
VICKSBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	300 NORTH RICHARDSON STREET	2696491733	$233,471
CARNEGIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS	GENERAL MUSEUM		6162738882	$175,437
OSHTEMO HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$12,673
AIR ZOO	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM	6151 PORTAGE ROAD
COMMUNITY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
DARDEN MURPHY AFRICAN AMERICAN COWBOY HISTORICAL MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	628 LULU ST�	2693820245
FORT CUSTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
GALESBURG HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	190 E MICHIGAN AVENUE	2696659011
GALLERY II	ART MUSEUM
KALAMAZOO COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2693812006
KALAMAZOO LATVIAN HERITAGE CENTER	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KALAMAZOO LOG CABIN QUILTERS	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
KALAMAZOO NATURE CENTER	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2693811574
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSEUM PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM
KALAMAZOO VALLEY MUSUEM	GENERAL MUSEUM		2693737990
OLD HOUSE NETWORK	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2697200403
PRAIRIE HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
REAL MEN'S ANTIQ-IBLES	GENERAL MUSEUM		2693445555
SCHOOLCRAFT HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SCIDMORE PARK PETTING ZOO	ZOO, AQUARIUM, OR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION		2692731845
SCOTTS OLDE TYME POWER AND EQUIPMENT ASSOCIATION	HISTORY MUSEUM	8451 S 35TH ST	2694965815
SPACE GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
ST JOSEPH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		2694837122
STUDENT ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ART GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		2693872436
WOLF LAKE STATE FISH HATCHERY	GENERAL MUSEUM		2696682876

Libraries in Vicksburg

Name	Address	Annual Visits
KALAMAZOO PUBLIC LIBRARY	315 SOUTH ROSE STREET	780,585
PORTAGE DISTRICT LIBRARY	300 LIBRARY LANE	766,136
THREE RIVERS PUBLIC LIBRARY	920 WEST MICHIGAN AVENUE	119,140
PARCHMENT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	401 SOUTH RIVERVIEW DRIVE	79,344
COMSTOCK TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	6130 KING HIGHWAY	77,802
VICKSBURG DISTRICT LIBRARY	215 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE	63,234
NOTTAWA TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	685 EAST MAIN STREET	44,800
AUGUSTA-ROSS TOWNSHIP DISTRICT LIBRARY	105 SOUTH WEBSTER STREET	37,084
COLON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	128 SOUTH BLACKSTONE AVENUE	24,303
SCHOOLCRAFT COMMUNITY LIBRARY	330 NORTH CENTRE STREET	20,575
MENDON TOWNSHIP LIBRARY	314 WEST MAIN STREET	11,153
GALESBURG MEMORIAL LIBRARY	188 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	10,154
LAWRENCE MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY	107 NORTH MAIN STREET	2,974

Farmers Markets in Vicksburg

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Bronson Winter Farmers' Market	601 John Street	November to April	Fri:10:30 am - 2:00 pm;		Visit
Douglass Farmers' Market	1000 West Paterson Street	06/04/2013 to 09/24/2013	Tue: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Friday Farmer's Market at Borgess Medical Center	1521 Gull Rd				Visit
Galesburg Community Market	45 West Michigan	05/31/2014 to 10/04/2014	Sat: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Kalamazoo Farmers Market	1204 Bank Street	05/02/2020 to 11/21/2020	Tue: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;Thu: 2:00 AM-6:00 PM;Sat: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Portage Market	320 Library Ln	05/07/2017 to 10/29/2017	Sun: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Schoolcraft Farmers Market	342 N. Grand	09/01/2012 to 10/31/2012	Wed: 3:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Texas Township Farmers' Market	7110 West Q Ave	05/12/2018 to 10/20/2018	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Three Rivers Farmers Market	West Michigan Avenue and Spring Street	05/22/2014 to 08/28/2014	Thu: 1:00 PM-6:00 PM;		Visit
Vicksburg Farmers' Market	300 N. Richardson	05/18/2018 to	Fri: 2:00 PM-6:00 PM;

Breweries in Vicksburg

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Arcadia Brewing Co	Restaurants, Pubs, Bars & Pubs, Breweries	701 E Michigan Ave
Bell's Brewery	Breweries, Food & Drink	8938 Krum Ave	2693822338
Bell's Eccentric Cafe & General Store, Bell's Backroom	Music Venue and Garden Central Business District, Brewery, Beer Garden, and Gastropub, Music Venue,	355 E Kalamazoo Ave	2693822332	Visit
Bilbo's Pizza In A Pan	Sandwich Place, Restaurant, Caterers, Restaurants, Brewery, Pizza Place, Sandwich Place, and Brewery	6202 S Westnedge Ave	2693288855, 2693238855	Visit
Boatyard Brewing Company	Food & Drink, Breweries	432 E Patterson St	2692260300
Boatyard Brewing Company, Boatyard Brewing Co	brewery, Brewery, Breweries, Wineries	432 E Paterson St	2698083455	Visit
Bravo! Restaurant & Cafe	Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Italian Restaurant, Pizza Place, and Brewery, Brewery, Pizza Place	5402 Portage Rd	2693447700	Visit
Brite Eyes Cafe & Brewhouse	Brewery, Caf, Brewery and Caf Vine	1156 S Burdick St	2692205001
Daane's	Beer Homebrewing Equipment & Supplies, Distillers, Convenience Stores, Caterers, Beer Makers Equipme	8901 Portage Rd	2693275500, 2697625245	Visit
Gonzo's Biggdogg Brewing	Brewery Central Business District	140 S Westnedge Ave	2692170603	Visit
Latitude 42 Brewing Company	brewery, Brewery	7842 Portage Rd	2694594242	Visit
National Products Co	Canned Food Manufacturers, Beverage Manufacturers, Flavoring Extract Manufacturers, Soybean Oil Manu	1206 E Crosstown Pkwy	2693443640	Visit
Rupert's Brew House	Brewery and Bar	773 W Michigan Ave	2693379911
West Michigan Beer Tours	Private Tours, Tours & Activities, Food & Drink, Tours, Brewery Tours, Tourist Attractions, Tour	7749 La Jessica Cir	12692054894

EV Charging Stations in Vicksburg

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	DC Fast	Connectors	Access
DeNooyer Ford	13485 Portage Rd	RED_E	2		J1772	public

Cell Towers in Vicksburg

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
52807 US RT 131 N (111616)	GTOWER	95
52807 US RT 131 N (111616)	GTOWER	95
13766 S. 38TH STREET (44441)	LTOWER	79
13766 S. 38TH STREET (44441)	LTOWER	79
EAST R AVENUE (44162)	LTOWER	79
EAST R AVENUE (44162)	LTOWER	79
Enterprise Park (111615)	LTOWER	67
Enterprise Park (111615)	LTOWER	67
51589 Correl Road (111614)	GTOWER	65
51589 Correl Road (111614)	GTOWER	65
Three Rivers Cell Site 9750 Constantine Road	TOWER	54
310 DUNCAN STREET (44342)	LTOWER	54
310 DUNCAN STREET (44342)	LTOWER	54

Fire Stations in Vicksburg

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
South Kalamazoo County Fire Authority	125 S Main ST	Volunteer			269-649-0495

Bridges in Vicksburg

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2006	39	11,685	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1993	60	4,271	G
Stringer/Multi-beam	Steel continuous	1949	70	3,672	G
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2005	25	1,302	G
Culvert	Wood or Timber	1962	28	1,201	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1962	50	784	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1966	40	720	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1971	53	698	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1972	53	665	F
Slab	Wood or Timber	1972	53	131	F
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	1973	43	125	F
Culvert	Steel	1977	23	70	P

Amtrak Stations in Vicksburg

1 Amtrak stations.

Station	Address	Type
Kalamazoo, MI	459 North Burdick Street	TRAIN

Superfund Sites Near Vicksburg

13 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
5200 EAST CORK ST INVESTORS LLC	5200 EAST CORK STREET	KALAMAZOO
5200 EAST CORK ST INVESTORS LLC	5200 EAST CORK STREET	KALAMAZOO
AMERICAN FIBRIT, INC.	76 ARMSTRONG RD	CALHOUN
BENTELER INDUSTRIES, INC.	9000 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	KALAMAZOO
EVERGREEN PACKAGING INC.	2315 MILLER RD	KALAMAZOO
JAMES RIVER CORP. - KALAMAZOO	243 E PATTERSON ST	KALAMAZOO
JAMES RIVER CORP. - KALAMAZOO	243 E PATTERSON ST	KALAMAZOO
KALAMAZOO RIVER GENERATING STATION	6900 EAST MICHIGAN AVENUE	KALAMAZOO
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN (P&U) - KAPI AND EMU	7000 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, LLC.	7171 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO COUNTY
PHARMACIA & UPJOHN COMPANY, LLC.	7171 PORTAGE RD	KALAMAZOO COUNTY
STREBOR INC	2305 SUPERIOR STREET	KALAMAZOO
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY	1201 OLIVER ST	KALAMAZOO

Airports Near Vicksburg

50 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Battle Creek Executive Airport at Kellogg Field	BTL	Medium Airport
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport	AZO	Medium Airport
Airbatco Field	—	Small Airport
Almena Airport	—	Small Airport
Ames Field	—	Small Airport
Bakers Field	—	Small Airport
Berger Airport	—	Small Airport
Birkey Private Airport	—	Small Airport
Blairport Airport	—	Small Airport
Branch County Memorial Airport	—	Small Airport
Brooks Field	—	Small Airport
C. V. Airport	—	Small Airport
Calkins Field	—	Small Airport
Chicora Field	—	Small Airport
Claucherty Airport	—	Small Airport
Coldbrook Field	—	Small Airport
Countryview Airport	—	Small Airport
Creighton Airport	—	Small Airport
Crippen Field	—	Small Airport
Crump Airport	—	Small Airport
Curt's Place Airport	—	Small Airport
David Beiswanger Ultralightport	—	Small Airport
Dowagiac Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
East Lake Airport	—	Small Airport
Eby Field	—	Small Airport
Elkhart Municipal Airport	EKI	Small Airport
Fitch H Beach Airport	—	Small Airport
Flying Crown Airport	—	Small Airport
Foos Field	—	Small Airport
Fremont (Murphy) Airport	—	Small Airport
Galloway Landings Airport	—	Small Airport
Goshen Municipal Airport	GSH	Small Airport
H R Weisser Airport	—	Small Airport
Hastings Airport	—	Small Airport
Hiram Cure Airport	—	Small Airport
Hull Airport	—	Small Airport
J P's Field	—	Small Airport
Jerry Tyler Memorial Airport	NLE	Small Airport
Kendallville Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Kerby Field	—	Small Airport
Kirsch Municipal Airport	IRS	Small Airport
Kline Field	—	Small Airport
Lautzenhiser Airpark	—	Small Airport
Law Field	—	Small Airport
Mattawan Airpark	—	Small Airport
Miller Field	—	Small Airport
Mishawaka Pilots Club Airport	—	Small Airport
Mitch Veenstra Airport	—	Small Airport
Nappanee Municipal Airport	—	Small Airport
Nelund Field	—	Small Airport

Police Stations in Vicksburg

4 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone

Colon Police Department
Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety Station 6	1414 Howard Street
Saint Joseph Sheriffs Office
Three Rivers Police Department

Grocery Stores in Vicksburg

9 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Dollar General 30713	Other	12900 Portage Rd
DOLLAR GENERAL 7318	Other	120 E Prairie St
Express Mart	Convenience Store	5205 E V Ave
Family Fare 1999	Super Store	120 W Prairie St
Speedway 6615	Convenience Store	223 W Prairie St
Stubbys	Other	115 N Davis St
Sunset Market	Convenience Store	13484 Portage Rd
Vicksburg Farmers Market	Farmers and Markets	300 N Richardson St
Vicksburg Shell 4880	Convenience Store	601 S Richardson St

Post Offices in Vicksburg

0 post offices.

Post Office	Address

Treatment Centers in Vicksburg

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Ascension Borgess Behavioral Health - Inpatient	Both	269-226-5634
Battle Creek VAMC - Battle Creek Medical Center	Both	269-966-5600
Elizabeth Upjohn Comm Healing Center	Both	269-343-1651 x156
Gilmore Community Healing Centers	Substance Abuse	269-382-9820
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo	Both	269-364-6901
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo	Mental Health	269-373-6000
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo - Substance Abuse Services	Substance Abuse	269-373-6000
Kalamazoo Probation - Enhancement Program	Substance Abuse	269-903-0564
New Vision at Three Rivers Health - Beacon Health	Substance Abuse	269-467-0070
New Way Counseling Center	Substance Abuse	269-552-9134
Pine Rest Christian Mental Hlth Servs - Kalamazoo Clinic	Both	269-343-6700
Victory Clinical Services	Substance Abuse	269-344-4458

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vicksburg

10 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
COMMUNITY BAPTIST CHURCH OF VICKSBURG MICHIGAN	119 E MAPLE ST
DTG MINISTRIES	PO BOX 183
GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH AN AG FELLOWSHIP	403 S KALAMAZOO ST
KOREAN CHRISTIAN REFORM CHURCH OF KALAMAZOO	109 MISSION DR
LAKELAND REFORMED CHURCH	10442 SPRINKLE RD
RADHA SOAMI SATSANG U S A	1235 E X AVE
VICKSBURG BIBLE CHURCH	11988 SPRINKLE RD
VICKSBURG GATHERING CHURCH	117 S KALAMAZOO ST
VICKSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH	217 S MAIN ST
WISEHART MINISTRIES INC	11015 MAIN ST

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Frequently Asked Questions About Vicksburg

What is the population of Vicksburg?

Vicksburg has a population of 3,824 residents and is located in Michigan. The population density is 1,292 people per square mile, spread across 3.2 square miles. The median age of residents is 34.3 years, which is younger than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

Is Vicksburg expensive to live in?

Vicksburg has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 96.2 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $70,070, 7% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $208,300 (26% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Vicksburg safe?

Vicksburg is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 115 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,662 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Vicksburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Vicksburg?

Vicksburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 38.

How is the job market in Vicksburg?

The job market in Vicksburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 2.1% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $1,264. There are 5,972 business establishments in the area, including 579 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 25 minutes, and 5.0% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Vicksburg?

The median home value in Vicksburg is $208,300. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $271,992. For renters, the median monthly rent is $914. Fair market rent is $891 for a 1-bedroom and $1,113 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 76.5%. The average annual property tax is $7,471.

How are the schools in Vicksburg?

Schools in Vicksburg score 5.3 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 18.1% of adults in Vicksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Vicksburg?

The obesity rate in Vicksburg is 38.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 14.9% of adults are smokers. 22.5% are physically inactive. 30.8% of residents report depression. 6.3% lack health insurance (below the national rate). 91.7% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,012.

What is transportation like in Vicksburg?

The average commute in Vicksburg is 25 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.4% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.0% work from home.

What are the demographics of Vicksburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Vicksburg is 95.4% White, 2.4% Hispanic or Latino. 98.9% of residents speak only English at home. 6.8% of the population are military veterans. 14.9% of residents have a disability. 96.7% have health insurance coverage.

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