What are the schools like in Jumpertown, MS?

School district data for Jumpertown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Jumpertown?

The median household income in Jumpertown, MS is $48,393 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Jumpertown, MS?

Jumpertown has an average high temperature of 50.0°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.1 inches.

Jumpertown, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jumpertown, MS affordable or expensive?

Jumpertown's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jumpertown is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $92,000 and the median rent is $645 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jumpertown, MS?

Jumpertown has a violent crime rate of 179.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1866.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jumpertown, MS a Good Place to Live?

Jumpertown is a small town of 424 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $48,393 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Jumpertown stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jumpertown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jumpertown 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: 86.9

Jumpertown's overall cost of living index is 86.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jumpertown costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jumpertown, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$92,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$645	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,393	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Jumpertown's violent crime rate is 179.1 per 100,000 residents — 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

179.1 /100k

Property Crime

1866.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Jumpertown, MS	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jumpertown sees average highs of 50.0°F in January and 88.9°F in July, with 60.4 inches of annual precipitation and 1.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jumpertown, MS
Average High — January	50.0°F
Average High — July	88.9°F
Annual Precipitation	60.4"
Annual Snowfall	1.1"

Demographics

Metric	Jumpertown, MS	National Avg
Population	424	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	21.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Booneville, MS 6 mi Rienzi, MS 9 mi Wheeler, MS 9 mi Biggersville, MS 11 mi Dumas, MS 11 mi

Jumpertown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jumpertown, MS affordable or expensive?

Jumpertown's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jumpertown roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $92,000 and median rent is $645/month.

What is the crime rate in Jumpertown, MS?

Jumpertown's violent crime rate is 179.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1866.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jumpertown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Jumpertown, MS a good place to live?

Jumpertown, MS has a population of 424, a median household income of $48,393, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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.

What is the weather like in Jumpertown?

Jumpertown averages 50.0°F in January and 88.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.4 inches with about 1.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Jumpertown?

The population of Jumpertown, Mississippi is 424 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jumpertown?

Key numbers for living in Jumpertown: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $92,000, median household income $48,393, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jumpertown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.