Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 16 min5:54 am – 8:10 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 2 min6:58 am – 4:59 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,125 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 19.882 households0% of homes owner-occupiedSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting17.4% unemployment rate20% of adults are in the labour force, 342 employedMain industries: education and health care 49%, hospitality, food and recreation 17%, professional and business services 14%Average commute 13 minutes47% drive alone, 48% walk or cycle, 5% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateHinds County, MS, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHail Very HighStrong wind Very HighIce storm Very HighTornado Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality46% of days had good air in 2025167 of 365 days measured198 moderate daysMedian index 52, worst day 84main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Hinds County monitors, MS
Internet at home100% of households have a broadband subscription100% have cable, fibre or DSL0% rely on a mobile data plan alone0% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Jacksonserves 189,673 people from surface water16 health-based violations since 2021latest Apr 2025: trihalomethanes (TTHM), maximum contaminant level1 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
