At a Glance
Median Income
$70,070
$34,330 per capita
Home Value
$208,300
Zillow: $271,992
Median Rent
$914/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
1,662/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
260 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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vicksburg residents earn a median household income of $70,070 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,330. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,972 business establishments, including 579 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vicksburg is $208,300 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,992. Median rent is $914/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Vicksburg reports 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,662/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.1% of adults in Vicksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vicksburg has 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population3,824
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,292/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,070
Per Capita$34,330
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$20,706M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,264
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,300
Rent$914
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$271,992
Housing Units1,559
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent115/100K
Property1,662/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault115/100K
Burglary172/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation856 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 58%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Vicksburg was founded in 1871.
The median home in Vicksburg was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 579 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.
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