The Town FilesVicksburg, Mississippi
City in Warren County · population 21,573 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $125,900
- Household income
- $45,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 38° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 52
- Median age
- 38.8
Vicksburg is a city of 21,573 people in Warren County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $125,900, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Mississippi towns, more walkable than 92% of Mississippi towns, better transit than 92% of Mississippi towns.
How Vicksburg ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Vicksburg is worth $125,900, close to the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $45,781, which is more affordable than 56% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $820 a month. 55.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Vicksburg | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $125,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $820 | $820 |
| Median household income | $45,781 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 55.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.7% | — |
Who lives in Vicksburg
| People | Vicksburg | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.8 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.1% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 26.8% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.3% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 17.5 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in Vicksburg
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 38.4°F. About 61.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 33 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vicksburg since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 15 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on December 5, 1953 about 1.1 miles from the town center and killed 38. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 40 deaths and 319 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 16, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 52 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 12, 1990.
Severe weather in Warren County since 1996
Warren County has been included in 33 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Warren County
Warren County had 18,797 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,234 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Vicksburg itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Vicksburg
15 public schools with 6,465 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WARREN CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,168 | 16.0 |
| VICKSBURG HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 842 | 14.8 |
| WARREN CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 565 | 12.0 |
| BEECHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 556 | 12.4 |
| DANA ROAD ELEMENTARY | PK-2 | 434 | 14.0 |
| VICKSBURG JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 7-8 | 431 | 10.8 |
| SHERMAN AVE ELEMENTARY | PK-2 | 394 | 13.6 |
| VICKSBURG INTERMEDIATE | 3-6 | 381 | 14.1 |
| SOUTH PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 365 | 12.6 |
| BOVINA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-6 | 361 | 13.4 |
| BOWMAR AVENUE SCHOOL | K-6 | 343 | 13.2 |
| WARREN CENTRAL INTERMEDIATE | 3-6 | 329 | 13.2 |
Towns near Vicksburg
- Beechwood, MS4.4 mi · 3,469 people · home $236,000
- Bovina, MS8.6 mi · 516 people · home $150,000
- Edwards, MS16.1 mi · 995 people · home $93,400
- Richmond, LA18.0 mi · 511 people · home $161,400
- Tallulah, LA19.0 mi · 6,286 people · home $79,300
- Utica, MS21.2 mi · 636 people · home $109,500
- Hermanville, MS25.3 mi · 692 people · home $18,800
- Port Gibson, MS26.0 mi · 1,269 people · home $113,500
Vicksburg questions
Is Vicksburg, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Vicksburg scores better for retirees than 32% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 24%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.8).
How much does a house cost in Vicksburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Vicksburg is valued at $125,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $45,781, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $820 a month.
What is the weather like in Vicksburg?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 38.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Vicksburg get tornadoes?
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Vicksburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on December 5, 1953. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)