Primary sources for Jackson, MS
- Census Bureau profile of Jackson, MS, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Jackson, MS, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Jackson, MS, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Jackson, MS
Electricity rates in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS ranks 1 of 8 Mississippi cities with 30,000+ residents for damaging-wind and tornado reports within 15 miles (403 since 2015). Jackson, Mississippi has 149,827 residents in 61,956 households; 51.1% heat with electricity.
Jackson on the map
Hinds County, with Jackson marked
Outage risk around Jackson
Jackson, MS, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 367 wind and 36 tornado, 269.0 per 100,000 residents of 149,827. Top gust near Jackson, MS: 85 knots, 98 mph. Damage near Jackson, MS: $10.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Jackson, MS
wind and tornado reports, Jackson, MS
- 24'15
- 27'16
- 36'17
- 48'18
- 47'19
- 25'20
- 21'21
- 63'22
- 44'23
- 36'24
- 32'25
| Jackson, MS | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS, 2015 | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Jackson, MS, 2016 | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| Jackson, MS, 2017 | 33 | 3 | 36 |
| Jackson, MS, 2018 | 42 | 6 | 48 |
| Jackson, MS, 2019 | 41 | 6 | 47 |
| Jackson, MS, 2020 | 23 | 2 | 25 |
| Jackson, MS, 2021 | 18 | 3 | 21 |
| Jackson, MS, 2022 | 54 | 9 | 63 |
| Jackson, MS, 2023 | 42 | 2 | 44 |
| Jackson, MS, 2024 | 33 | 3 | 36 |
| Jackson, MS, 2025 | 31 | 1 | 32 |
Facts about Jackson
- Residents of Jackson, MS, ACS 2023
- 149,8271 of 8 Mississippi cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Jackson, MS
- $43,2387 of 8 of those cities
- Households in Jackson, MS
- 61,9562.42 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Jackson, MS
- 48.6%30,091 owners and 31,865 renter households
- Housing units in Jackson, MS
- 75,10313,147 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Jackson, MS
- 51.1%31,642 of 61,956 homes
- Land area of Jackson, MS
- 111.7 sq mi1,341.5 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Jackson, MS
- 4.2% to 4.8%at 1,156 kWh a month over the $43,238 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Jackson, MS
- 403NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 269.0 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Jackson, MS
- 196954,953 of 75,103 homes (73.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Jackson, MS
- $108,200$1,018 gross rent a month, 11.29% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Jackson
Compare Jackson with nearby cities
| City near Jackson, MS | Distance from Jackson | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS (this page) | 0 mi | 149,827 | $43,238 | 1969 | $108,200 | 403 | 8.1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 87.3 mi southeast | 48,507 (-101,320) | $44,140 (+$902) | 1980 (+11 yr) | $153,600 (+$45,400) | 210 (-193) | 4.5% (-3.6 pts) |
| Meridian, MS | 89.0 mi east | 34,466 (-115,361) | $34,657 (-$8,581) | 1970 (+1 yr) | $100,800 (-$7,400) | 173 (-230) | 4.1% (-3.9 pts) |
| Gulfport, MS | 147.4 mi southeast | 72,533 (-77,294) | $46,044 (+$2,806) | 1986 (+17 yr) | $167,100 (+$58,900) | 85 (-318) | 5.2% (-2.9 pts) |
| Biloxi, MS | 150.7 mi southeast | 49,011 (-100,816) | $55,958 (+$12,720) | 1990 (+21 yr) | $203,200 (+$95,000) | 76 (-327) | 5.8% (-2.3 pts) |
| Tupelo, MS | 159.8 mi northeast | 37,825 (-112,002) | $66,314 (+$23,076) | 1982 (+13 yr) | $201,300 (+$93,100) | 171 (-232) | 5.1% (-3.0 pts) |
Who supplies Jackson
Hinds County lists 2 utilities for Jackson, MS (149,827 residents): homes pay 13.21 to 15.03 cents per kWh, about $153 to $174 a month at 1,156 kWh, 4.2% to 4.8% of the $43,238 Jackson median income. Hinds County page.
Housing and heating in Jackson
Jackson, MS: 54,953 of 75,103 homes were built before 1980 and 7,186 in 2000 or later. Jackson, MS has 49,352 detached houses, 16,445 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 767 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Jackson, MS
% of homes by decade built, Jackson, MS
- 4pre-40
- 740s
- 2150s
- 1960s
- 2270s
- 1280s
- 690s
- 700s
- 310s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Jackson, MS
| Jackson, MS | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS, median year built | 1969 | 1974 | -5 years | 8 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, built before 1980 | 73.2% | 61.7% | +11.5 points | 1 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, built 2000 or later | 9.6% | 16.0% | -6.5 points | 8 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, detached houses | 65.7% | 68.7% | -3.0 points | 4 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 21.9% | 18.1% | +3.8 points | 3 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, mobile homes | 1.0% | 3.8% | -2.7 points | 8 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, renter households | 51.4% | 42.1% | +9.3 points | 3 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, median home value | $108,200 | $151,200 | -$43,000 | 7 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, median gross rent a month | $1,018 | $1,032 | -$14 | 5 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, people per household | 2.31 | 2.38 | -0.07 | 6 of 8 |
Who lives in Jackson: income, cars, homes
In Jackson, MS, 5,506 households own no vehicle and 28,645 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Jackson, MS, 16,807 of 28,996 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 22,502 households moved in since 2018 and 14,466 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Jackson, MS, 25,957 of 61,956 households earn under $35,000, 19,269 $35,000-$75,000, 12,343 $75,000-$150,000 and 4,387 $150,000 or more. Of 63,056 workers in Jackson, MS, 5,083 work from home, 47,336 drive alone, 365 ride transit and 890 walk. 38,457 residents of Jackson, MS live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.7. Jackson, MS homes: 45,548 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,130 none or one, median 5.3 rooms.
Household income in Jackson, MS
| Jackson, MS | Value | Rank in Mississippi |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS, households under $35,000 | 41.9% | 2 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, households $150,000 or more | 7.1% | 7 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, residents below poverty | 26.8% | 3 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, median age | 34.7 | 7 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 60.6% | 5 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, households without a vehicle | 8.9% | 2 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.2% | 8 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, workers at home | 8.1% | 2 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, cost-burdened renters | 58.0% | 1 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, moved in since 2018 | 36.3% | 5 of 8 |
| Jackson, MS, moved in before 2000 | 23.3% | 1 of 8 |
Cost of living with electricity in Jackson
Jackson, MS: 61,956 households at $1,543 a year per home for electricity (Hinds County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $95.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,095 a year per household.
| Group in Jackson, MS | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Jackson, MS median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS, all households | 61,956 | $1,543 | $95.6 million | 3.57% |
| Jackson, MS, homeowners | 30,091 | $1,669 | $50.2 million | 3.86% |
| Jackson, MS, renters | 31,865 | $1,371 | $43.7 million | 3.17% |
Analyst note on Jackson
Jackson, MS counts 149,827 residents in 61,956 households, on 111.7 square miles. Household income in Jackson, MS is $43,238; 30,091 of its 61,956 households own. 31,642 of the 61,956 occupied homes in Jackson, MS heat with electricity.
Jackson, MS has 75,103 housing units, 13,147 of them vacant or seasonal. Jackson, MS ranks 1 of 8 Mississippi cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1969). Jackson, MS ranks 1 of 8 Mississippi cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (58.0%).
Jackson, MS ranks 2 of 8 Mississippi cities for the lowest median home value ($108,200).
ZIP codes in Jackson
| ZIP area touching Jackson, MS | Share of the ZIP's land inside Jackson | Share of Jackson's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 39212 (Jackson, MS) | 80.7% | 21.4% |
| 39209 (Jackson, MS) | 35.1% | 19.6% |
| 39213 (Jackson, MS) | 60.8% | 15.4% |
| 39211 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 11.0% |
| 39204 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 8.4% |
| 39206 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 7.9% |
| 39202 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 3.5% |
| 39208 (Jackson, MS) | 6.8% | 2.9% |
| 39216 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 2.8% |
| 39272 (Jackson, MS) | 12.0% | 2.5% |
| 39203 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 2.0% |
| 39201 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 1.9% |
| 39174 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 0.2% |
| 39217 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 0.2% |
| 39210 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 0.1% |
| 39269 (Jackson, MS) | 100.0% | 0.0% |
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Questions on Jackson
Jackson: what is the electricity rate?
Jackson, MS has no price of its own; its 149,827 residents are served by one of 2 utilities, and a 1,156 kWh month costs $153 to $174.
Jackson: how does it rank among Mississippi cities?
Jackson, MS: rank 1 of 8 by its 149,827 residents, rank 7 of 8 by $43,238 median income.
Jackson: how many homes heat with electricity?
Jackson, MS: 31,642 of 61,956 occupied homes, 51.1%; Hinds County 51.4%.
Jackson: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,156 kWh a month, 4.2% to 4.8% of the $43,238 median income in Jackson, MS.
Jackson: damaging storms reported nearby?
403 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Jackson, MS, 2015 to 2025, 269.0 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Jackson?
Jackson, MS: median home built 1969; 54,953 of 75,103 homes (73.2%) predate 1980, 49,352 are detached and 16,445 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Jackson, MS households have no car?
5,506 households; 28,645 have two or more.
How many Jackson, MS renters struggle with rent?
16,807 of 28,996 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Jackson, MS earn under $35,000?
25,957 of 61,956, against 4,387 at $150,000 or more.