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The town of Jackson is just big enough that there is always something to do, and with all of the historical and cultural sites, parks, shopping, fine dining, and events, it is not difficult to find something that you will enjoy. With its many cultural, social, and civic organizations, Jackson gives its residents many ways to get involved in the community and in community events. Even though it is the capital and the largest city in “The Magnolia State”, Jackson has still been able to keep that small-town atmosphere that it is known for. Jackson is the definition of southern hospitality and the citizens keep that feeling alive.
Jackson and all of its surrounding areas are very family oriented, with some of the families still living on the same plantations or plantation sites that their ancestors did during the Civil War. Jackson is a wonderful place to live and those who reside there currently have turned Jackson into the fourth most livable mid-size city in America. The residents of Jackson have worked hard to keep the southern traditions alive while taking their place at the front of high-tech telecommunications at the same time.
City Population: 184,256
Female: 53.5%
Male: 46.5%
Average Age: 31
Richmond Metro Surrounding Area: 510,000
State Nickname: “The Magnolia State” or “Hospitality State”
Jackson’s City Nickname: “The Bold New City” or “Best of the New South”
Area: 106.8 miles (276.7 km)
Water Area: 1.9 miles (5.0 km)
Median Household Income: $30,414
Average Annual Rainfall: 55.9 in/year (4.65 in/month)
Average Annual Snowfall: 1 inch
Average Temperature in January: 45 degrees
Average Temperature in July: 81 degrees