West Central Jackson, Jackson, MS Area Guide

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West Central Jackson Area Facts

  • West Central Jackson has a Livability Score of 56/100, which is considered below average
  • West Central Jackson crime rates are 25% higher than the Jackson average
  • Cost of living in West Central Jackson is 4% lower than the Jackson average
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in West Central Jackson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Alta Woods Park
      Hughes Field
      Claibourne Park
      Jayne Avenue Park
      College Park
      MARL DOG PARK
      Livingston Park
      Battlefield Park

      Entertainment

      Jackson Zoological Park
      Russell C Davis Planetarium
      International Museum of Muslim Cultures
      Mississippi Museum of Art
      Arts Center of Mississippi
      Thalia Mara Hall
      Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center
      Old Capitol Museum

      Food & Drink

      Subway Lounge (historic)
      Historic Subway Lounge
      McDonald's
      One Block East
      McDonald's
      Rally's
      Captain D's
      Church's Chicken

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in West Central Jackson? Of all people who commute, 2.2% take public transportation in West Central Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      2% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in West Central Jackson? The cost of living in West Central Jackson is 80/100 - which is 4% lower than Mississippi.
      West Central Jackson
      80

      20% less expensive than average

      Jackson
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in West Central Jackson? West Central Jackson crime rates are 3,147, which are 76% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      3,147 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -17%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in West Central Jackson? The median income in West Central Jackson is $28,304 which is 30% lower than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $28,30449% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $15,40248% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      11%

      133% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is West Central Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Methodist Rehabilitation Center
      University of Mississippi Medical Center
      G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center
      Saint Dominic Hospital
      Baptist Medical Center
      Merit Health Central

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are West Central Jackson home prices? West Central Jackson home prices are $75,183 - which is 29% lower than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $75,18359% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71525% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      31%

      51% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does West Central Jackson have good schools? The West Central Jackson graduation rate is 71% - which is 7% lower than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      71%

      14% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      19%

      61% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

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