Livability Score

63
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (7) A+
Old Court House Museum
Museum
Vicksburg Municipal Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
Museum
Lower Mississippi River Museum
Museum
Yesterday's Children
Museum
USS Cairo Museum
Museum
USS Cairo
Attraction
B&B Theatres Vicksburg Mall 6
Cinema
Food and Drink (4) F
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Groceries (3) F
The Mad Baker
Bakery
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (8) F
Catfish Row Art Park
Park
Wildwood Community Playground
Playground
Vicksburg Memorial Stadium
Park
Vicksburg City Park Playground
Playground
Vicksburg City Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Bazinsky Park
Park
Grant's Canal
Park
Shops (3) F
Outlets at Vicksburg
Mall
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Vicksburg Mall
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Vicksburg.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Vicksburg is 84/100 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime F

Vicksburg crime rates are 4,995 per 100k, which is 151% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
4,489 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
505 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Vicksburg is $34,242 - which is 16% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$34,242
F
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
D
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health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Vicksburg Police Department
Police
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Station 7
Fire Station
Station 2
Fire Station
Station 8
Fire Station
Walmart Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Merit Health River Region
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
C
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housing A+

Vicksburg home prices are $111,100 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$111,100
F
Home Appreciation Rate
16%
A
Home Affordability
3.2x (home price to income ratio)
B
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schools D

The Vicksburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
36%
F
High School Grad. Rates
78%
D+
Elementary Schools (15) A+
Grove Street Academies
Center For Alternative Programs
First Presbyterian Church Kindergarten & Preschool
St Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic Schoo
Bowmar Avenue School
Warren Central Intermediate
Sherman Ave Elementary
River City Early College
Hinds Community Vicksburg Center
Beechwood Elementary School
High Schools (4) F
St Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic Schoo
Vicksburg High School
Warren Central High School
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ratings C

Vicksburg has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
B-
User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes
D-
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Vicksburg Area Facts

  • Vicksburg has a Livability Score of 63/100, which is considered average
  • Vicksburg crime rates are 151% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Vicksburg is 1% higher than the Mississippi average
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Vicksburg on the Riverfront 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Vicksburg, MS is a beautiful town that gave me a rich look on living in the comforting arms of the South.

If you do nothing else, you have to fish on the Mississippi River. It's not just good fish; enjoying the river and partaking in nature's bounty on such an iconic river is an
...Read More American dream come true, simultaneously tapping into one of this country's many forms of development and enjoying one of the greatest rivers on the planet.

You can meet some good people, trade some good stories, and get some good fish recipes. Living in Vicksburg, MS is a good way to enjoy a well-grounded, culture-rich Southern town while tapping into what makes the everyday American's life worth living. Even when the chips are down, you can depend on the Mississippi.

The best areas in Vicksburg, MS are near the Vicksburg National Military Park and anywhere along the Mississippi river. Louisiana is just across the river, giving you access to the Tensas River and Big Lake wildlife areas. On the Mississippi side you can visit historic cities such as Antioch, Utica, Delta, and finally Jackson about 50 minutes away. Read Less
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Catfish Row Art Park
      Wildwood Community Playground
      Vicksburg Memorial Stadium
      Vicksburg City Park Playground
      Vicksburg City Park
      Riverfront Park
      Bazinsky Park
      Grant's Canal

      Entertainment

      Old Court House Museum
      Vicksburg Municipal Auditorium
      Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum
      Lower Mississippi River Museum
      Yesterday's Children
      USS Cairo Museum
      USS Cairo
      B&B Theatres Vicksburg Mall 6

      Food & Drink

      Sonic
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Whataburger

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Vicksburg? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Vicksburg.
      Drive to Work
      84%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy

      Doctors