Vicksburg, MS Area Guide

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

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

Sonic
Fast Food

Burger King
Fast Food

Wendy's
Fast Food

Whataburger
Fast Food

The Mad Baker
Bakery

Kroger
Grocery Store

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

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

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.

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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Vicksburg is 84/100 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi. See more Vicksburg cost of living data

crime F

Vicksburg crime rates are 4,995 per 100k, which is 151% higher than Mississippi See more Vicksburg crime data

employment F

The median income in Vicksburg is $34,242 - which is 16% lower than Mississippi. See more Vicksburg employment data

health B-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

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

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housing A+

Vicksburg home prices are $111,100 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi See more Vicksburg housing data

schools D

The Vicksburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% higher than Mississippi

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

St Aloysius High School-Vicksburg Catholic Schoo

Vicksburg High School

Warren Central High School

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Living in Vicksburg, MS

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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

What do the locals think about Vicksburg?

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

Yards are well-kept

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

A quiet area

Sense of community

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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

A+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Vicksburg? The cost of living in Vicksburg is 84/100 - which is 1% higher than Mississippi.

16% less expensive than average

17% less expensive than average

National cost of living index

F Crime

What is the crime rate in Vicksburg? Vicksburg crime rates are 4,995, which are 151% higher than Mississippi

4,995 per 100k people

115% higher than the US average

Chance of being a victim

115% higher than the US average

Year-over-year crime

Year over year crime is up

F Employment

What is the median income in Vicksburg? The median income in Vicksburg is $34,242 which is 16% lower than Mississippi.

Median household income

$34,24238% lower than the US average

Income per capita

$23,15422% lower than the US average

Unemployment rate

9% 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

A+ Housing

What are Vicksburg home prices? Vicksburg home prices are $111,100 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi

Median home value

$111,10040% lower than the US average

Median rent price

$70825% lower than the US average

20% lower than the US average

D Schools

Does Vicksburg have good schools? The Vicksburg graduation rate is 78% - which is 2% higher than Mississippi

High school grad. rates

6% lower than the US average

School test scores

25% lower than the US average

Student teacher ratio

10% higher than the US average

C User Ratings

Is Vicksburg a good place to live? Vicksburg has an overall rating of 64% from 3 reviews.

Overall user rating

3 total ratings

User reviews rating

1 total reviews

User surveys rating

2 total surveys