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Is Vicksburg a Good Place to Live? Vicksburg, Mississippi: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Vicksburg ranks #1269 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #225 of 234 towns and #19 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #2 of 230) and affordable homes ($125,900, #9 of 231), and trails on low household income ($45,781, #227 of 234) and high poverty (26.8%, #225 of 234).
Vicksburg by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Vicksburg's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $820/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $149,319, 24% below the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
| Measure | Vicksburg | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 83.6#7 of 1,308 | 87 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $149,319#40 of 1,187 | $197,606 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $840/mo#7 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $125,900#45 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $820/mo#36 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 21.5%#617 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Vicksburg housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Vicksburg is in the Vicksburg, MS metro.
Mississippi housing market →Is Vicksburg safe?
Vicksburg recorded 681 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.1 times the US rate of 328 and 3 times Mississippi's 227. That ranks #957 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #135 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Vicksburg Police Department. Property crime runs 4,012 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Vicksburg | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 681#957 of 1,085 | 227 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 4,012#1046 of 1,085 | 1,264 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Vicksburg?
The median household in Vicksburg earns $45,781, 45% below the US figure of $83,163 and 23% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Vicksburg | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $45,781#1279 of 1,312 | $59,127 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.3% · US 4.3% | 4.8%#780 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 26.8%#1265 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | -1.1%#1095 of 1,132 | +0.1% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Vicksburg?
The median resident of Vicksburg is 38.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 27.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #904 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Vicksburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 38.8 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 27.1%#904 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 55% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Vicksburg's schools and health?
Vicksburg's 5 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 12.8 students per teacher and $13,723 spent per pupil. 47.1% of adults are obese and 18.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Vicksburg | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 87%#576 of 1,063 | 88.9% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 12.8#154 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $13,723#740 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 47.1%#1303 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 18.5%#1286 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 17.3%#700 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 12%#875 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 2,477 students are enrolled in Vicksburg's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Vicksburg?
The average commute in Vicksburg is 17.5 minutes (Mississippi 26.4); 0.3% of workers take transit and 0.3% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Vicksburg scores 8.2 of 20 (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 81.9°F and winters 49.7°F, with 53.4 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Vicksburg | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 17.5 min#168 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 3.3%#247 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 87.8% | 81.2% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 0.3% | 6.2% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.2#1009 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57.2 | 37.9 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 61.9 | 41.7 | 5.1 |
| Mar | 69.6 | 48.7 | 5 |
| Apr | 76.9 | 55.5 | 6 |
| May | 84.3 | 63.5 | 3.9 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 70.6 | 3.7 |
| Jul | 92.6 | 73.1 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 92.8 | 72 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 88.4 | 66.1 | 3 |
| Oct | 79.1 | 54 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 67.8 | 44 | 3.9 |
| Dec | 59.6 | 39.7 | 5.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tallulah Vicksburg Rgnl Airport.
| Measure | Vicksburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 66.1°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 81.9°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 49.7°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 53.4 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Tallulah Vicksburg Rgnl Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Vicksburg?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in Vicksburg's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Warren County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
| Measure | Vicksburg | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.18%#864 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Warren County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Warren County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hail | 0.039% | 99% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0022% | 77% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0049% | 75% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.014% | 71% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0051% | 67% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.005% | 66% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.092% | 62% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Vicksburg compare with similar-size cities?
Vicksburg is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #225 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 20,589.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #1269 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 | 17.5 min |
| Derry, NHPop. 21,339 | #381 | 60.4 | $91,673 | $1,549/mo | county/metro | 29.3 min |
| Ashland, KYPop. 21,295 | #957 | 50.8 | $52,715 | $872/mo | 244 | 20.9 min |
| Gallup, NMPop. 21,023 | #1301 | 36.6 | $58,303 | $927/mo | 1,291 | 20.5 min |
| Westbrook, MEPop. 20,775 | #107 | 68.1 | $85,038 | $1,392/mo | 153 | 18.7 min |
| South Burlington, VTPop. 20,756 | #66 | 69.6 | $106,667 | $1,787/mo | 231 | 17.7 min |
| Makakilo, HIPop. 20,735 | #660 | 55.7 | $118,550 | $2,276/mo | no data | 32.8 min |
| Elko, NVPop. 20,696 | #1056 | 48.8 | $79,036 | $1,267/mo | 378 | 26.6 min |
| Knik-Fairview, AKPop. 19,972 | #1057 | 48.8 | $96,437 | $1,588/mo | no data | 38.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Vicksburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Vicksburg ranks #19 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 40.6 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 23% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 3 times the statewide rate. Homes are 24% below the typical Mississippi home.
| City | Rank in MS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MSPop. 27,946 | #1 | 68.8 | $119,338 | $1,853/mo | 21 |
| Brandon, MSPop. 25,542 | #2 | 63.2 | $92,783 | $1,382/mo | 50 |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #3 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #4 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #5 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 |
| Oxford, MSPop. 26,411 | #6 | 57.3 | $64,451 | $1,071/mo | 140 |
| Southaven, MSPop. 56,226 | #7 | 56.0 | $78,483 | $1,445/mo | 266 |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #8 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 |
| Ridgeland, MSPop. 24,587 | #9 | 52.6 | $66,038 | $1,336/mo | 320 |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #10 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 |
| Starkville, MSPop. 25,721 | #11 | 52.0 | $42,125 | $916/mo | 58 |
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #12 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 |
| Hattiesburg, MSPop. 48,619 | #13 | 49.3 | $46,342 | $1,005/mo | 256 |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #14 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 |
| Columbus, MSPop. 23,348 | #15 | 46.5 | $42,235 | $897/mo | 470 |
| Jackson, MSPop. 146,631 | #16 | 45.4 | $42,071 | $1,055/mo | 400 |
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #18 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #19 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #20 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year |
All 20 Mississippi cities we track, by overall score. Mississippi statewide: median income $59,127, violent crime 226.9 per 100,000.
How is Vicksburg's score calculated?
Vicksburg scores 40.6 out of 100, #1269 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Mississippi's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Vicksburg. Similar-size median 41.9.
35.3 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Vicksburg's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
34.6 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Vicksburg. Similar-size median 56.5.
22.3 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Vicksburg's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
62.2 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Vicksburg's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
92.1 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Vicksburg. Similar-size median 50.8.
10.6 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Vicksburg. Similar-size median 35.2.
27.4 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Vicksburg. Similar-size median 48.3.
37.8 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Vicksburg's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
37.9 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 59.2.
33.0 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Vicksburg's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Vicksburg has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Vicksburg
Is Vicksburg, MS a good place to live?
Vicksburg ranks #1269 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #225 of 234 towns and #19 of 20 in Mississippi. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (83.6, #2 of 230) and affordable homes ($125,900, #9 of 231), and trails on low household income ($45,781, #227 of 234) and high poverty (26.8%, #225 of 234).
What is the cost of living in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg's cost of living index is 83.6, 16% below the US level of 100 and #7 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $820/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $149,319, 24% below the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
What is the crime rate in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg recorded 681 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 2.1 times the US rate of 328 and 3 times Mississippi's 227. That ranks #957 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #135 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Vicksburg Police Department. Property crime runs 4,012 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Vicksburg?
The median household in Vicksburg earns $45,781, 45% below the US figure of $83,163 and 23% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 4.8% (US 4.3%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Vicksburg?
Median rent in Vicksburg is $820/mo (Census), #36 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $840/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 21.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Vicksburg?
The typical home value in Vicksburg is $149,319, down 0.1% in a year, against $197,606 for Mississippi and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $125,900.
How are the public schools in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg's 5 public schools graduate 87% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 12.8 students per teacher and $13,723 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Vicksburg?
The average commute is 17.5 minutes, #168 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Mississippi. 3.3% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg averages 66.1°F over the year, 81.9°F in summer and 49.7°F in winter, with 53.4 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Vicksburg walkable?
Vicksburg scores 8.2 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1009 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Vicksburg at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Warren County's biggest natural hazard losses in hail, ice storm, and strong wind, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
Who lives in Vicksburg?
Vicksburg has 20,589 residents. The median resident of Vicksburg is 38.8 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 27.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #904 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 55% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Vicksburg compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Vicksburg ranks #19 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 40.6 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 23% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 3 times the statewide rate. Homes are 24% below the typical Mississippi home.
What cities are similar in size to Vicksburg?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Vicksburg's population of 20,589 are Derry, NH (#381 overall), Ashland, KY (#957 overall), Gallup, NM (#1301 overall), Westbrook, ME (#107 overall), and South Burlington, VT (#66 overall). Vicksburg is #1269.