Vicksburg is a small town of 3,757 in Michigan, with a median household income of $65,440
and a 2.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
Vicksburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Vicksburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Vicksburg city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.6
Vicksburg's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Vicksburg costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
Vicksburg, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$180,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$864
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,440
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Vicksburg's violent crime rate is 328.0 per 100,000 residents
— 14% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
328.0 /100k
Property Crime
1942.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Vicksburg is served primarily by Vicksburg Community Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Vicksburg, MI
National Avg
School District
Vicksburg Community Schools
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Vicksburg sees average highs of 31.5°F in January
and 83.1°F in July,
with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Vicksburg's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Vicksburg roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $180,200 and median rent is $864/month.
Vicksburg's violent crime rate is 328.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1942.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Vicksburg are operated by Vicksburg Community Schools.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Vicksburg, MI has a population of 3,757, a median household income of $65,440, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Vicksburg averages 31.5°F in January and 83.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches
with about 41.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Vicksburg, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 49097.
The population of Vicksburg, Michigan is 3,757 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Vicksburg: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $180,200, median household income $65,440, crime index 89 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Vicksburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
