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Life in Vicksburg
If you're considering a move to Vicksburg, start with the cost of living—homes average around $126,000 and rent sits comfortably at $820 a month, which means your money stretches further here than in most American cities. The job market is anchored by three large US Army Corps of Engineers installations that employ about 12% of the local workforce, providing stable government jobs; add the four casinos along the Mississippi River and you've got a decent employment backbone, though the overall unemployment rate of 4.8% suggests opportunity is there if you're flexible. The commute is a real perk at just 17 minutes on average, and Interstate 20 runs right through town with direct shots to Jackson (53 miles east), Memphis (77 miles north), and Shreveport (about 140 miles west), so you're not isolated if you need bigger-city amenities.
Vicksburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
26.8%
Foreign-Born
1.3%
Broadband Internet
80.7%
of households
Population Growth
-8.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.3% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Vicksburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Vicksburg, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (44.5%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.6%
of residents
65 and Older
17.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
37.9%
of households
Married Couples
26.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.53
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 14% below MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Vicksburg
In Vicksburg, rent runs 14% below the MS average, and home values are 26% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,317
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1967
median year built
Vacant Homes
24.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $144,130 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above MS average
Unemployment in Vicksburg
Unemployment in Vicksburg is 1 percentage points higher than the MS average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Vicksburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute17.5 min avg
How Vicksburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Vicksburg, most residents drive alone to work (88%), and 85% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN)
Small hub600k passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 107% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Vicksburg runs 107% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
680.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
4,012.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Vicksburg Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 11 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Warren County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Warren County, which includes Vicksburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 11 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $86,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.3M |
| 2022 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $974,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $271,000 |
| 2019 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $300,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Warren County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hinds County, MS (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 25 miles from Vicksburg) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
198
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hinds County, MS (25 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 40°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Vicksburg has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 40°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
59°/40°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
58.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
74
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
33
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
95
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 6.36" |
| Feb | 61°F | 42°F | 6.17" |
| Mar | 69°F | 49°F | 4.93" |
| Apr | 76°F | 57°F | 5.94" |
| May | 83°F | 65°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 4.48" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 5.99" |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 3.56" |
| Sep | 88°F | 67°F | 3.70" |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 4.70" |
| Nov | 68°F | 45°F | 4.85" |
| Dec | 59°F | 40°F | 6.19" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Vicksburg
Vicksburg has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Merit Health River Region
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Vicksburg
Vicksburg's student/teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 27.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Vicksburg National Military Park, 4 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Vicksburg
Vicksburg has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Vicksburg National Military Park (4 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Vicksburg National Military Park
National Military Park
4 mi awayPoverty Point National Monument
National Monument
38 mi awayMedgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
National Monument
39 mi awayNatchez National Historical Park
National Historical Park
61 mi awayPublic Libraries in Vicksburg
Warren County-Vicksburg Public Library
700 Veto Street, Vicksburg
Cities Near Vicksburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Vicksburg FAQ
Is Vicksburg, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Vicksburg's median rent is $820/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $45,781/year. Median home value is $125,900.
Is Vicksburg, Mississippi safe?⌄
Vicksburg's violent crime rate was 681 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 4012 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Vicksburg, Mississippi?⌄
Vicksburg has an unemployment rate of 4.8%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Vicksburg, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Vicksburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $820/month and median household income is $45,781/year. The median home value is $125,900. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Vicksburg, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Vicksburg is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from