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Mississippi
Living in Mississippi puts residents at a confluence of Southern charm, innovation and cutting edge culture. Mississippi’s temperate climate and abundance of waterways make it a popular location for outdoor lovers. It includes large forested areas, swamps and beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Oxford, Tupelo and Jackson are among the best places to live in Mississippi. Casinos, colleges and hospitals make up the top employers in Mississippi.
Jackson Metro Economic Development
This digital edition of the Jackson Metro Economic Development is sponsored by Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership.
Quick Facts
- Average Household Income
- $43,962
- Average Property Tax
- $1,077
- State Population
- 3,053,165
- Sales Tax
- 7%
- State Income Tax
- 3%-5%
Places We Love In Mississippi
Cities in Mississippi on Livability.com
- Aberdeen, MS
- Amory, MS
- Batesville, MS
- Bay St. Louis, MS
- Biloxi, MS
- Booneville, MS
- Brandon, MS
- Brookhaven, MS
- Byram, MS
- Canton, MS
- Carthage, MS
- Clarksdale, MS
- Cleveland, MS
- Clinton, MS
- Columbia, MS
- Columbus, MS
- Corinth, MS
- Crystal Springs, MS
- D’Iberville, MS
- Diamondhead, MS
- Flowood, MS
- Forest, MS
- Gautier, MS
- Greenville, MS
- Greenwood, MS
- Grenada, MS
- Gulf Hills, MS
- Gulf Park Estates, MS
- Gulfport, MS
- Hattiesburg, MS
- Hernando, MS
- Holly Springs, MS
- Horn Lake, MS
- Indianola, MS
- Jackson, MS
- Kosciusko, MS
- Latimer, MS
- Laurel, MS
- Long Beach, MS
- Louisville, MS
- Madison, MS
- McComb, MS
- Meridian, MS
- Moss Point, MS
- Natchez, MS
- New Albany, MS
- Ocean Springs, MS
- Olive Branch, MS
- Oxford, MS
- Pascagoula, MS
- Pass Christian, MS
- Pearl, MS
- Petal, MS
- Philadelphia, MS
- Picayune, MS
- Pontotoc, MS
- Richland, MS
- Ridgeland, MS
- Ripley, MS
- Senatobia, MS
- Southaven, MS
- St. Martin, MS
- Starkville, MS
- Tupelo, MS
- University, MS
- Vancleave, MS
- Vicksburg, MS
- Waveland, MS
- West Hattiesburg, MS
- West Point, MS
- Yazoo City, MS
