At a Glance
Median Income
$42,484
$27,881 per capita
Home Value
$117,000
Zillow: $149,319
Median Rent
$857/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
642/100K
3,867/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
20.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.3%
18.5% smoking rate
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+
2.8 / 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 $42,484 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,881. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,090 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Vicksburg is $117,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,319. Median rent is $857/month, with 30.8% 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
Vicksburg reports 642 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,867/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Vicksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vicksburg has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population20,944
Median Age39.0 yrs
Density634/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
C
Median Income$42,484
Per Capita$27,881
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty20.8%
County GDP$3,581M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,000
Rent$857
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$149,319
Housing Units10,594
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent642/100K
Property3,867/100K
Health
Obesity47.3%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death14,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain53.4 in/yr
Elevation240 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 47%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.1%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Vicksburg was founded in 1825.
The median home in Vicksburg was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.