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Jackson, Mississippi Retirement Guide
established retirement community
58
Retirement Score
Jackson, Mississippi at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $114,700
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.
- Avg January Low
- 38.8°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 87.3 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 58 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
87.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated March 2026
Median Home Price
$114,700High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$979High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 1-Year · Updated April 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
60 / 100Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security and retirement income fully exempt.Medium confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated March 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
46.1 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
7.3 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated April 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
46.1 / 100Medium confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated March 2026
Climate
Avg July High
92.1°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Avg January Low
38.8°FMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Annual Precipitation
60.7"Medium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Sunny Days / Year
312 daysMedium confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated March 2026
Safety
Safety Score
0 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated March 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
15.6 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.2 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated March 2026
Demographics
Population
153,271High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Age
34.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Age 65+
14.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Median Household Income
$42,193High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
48.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Veterans
4.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
28.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Poverty Rate
25.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Diversity
White
15.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Black
82.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Hispanic/Latino
1.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
Asian
0.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated April 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Jackson using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$249
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$279
Median home price used: $114,700
Median rent reference: $979 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.