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Port Gibson is a small town of 1,165 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $24,773
and a 20.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Port Gibson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Port Gibson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Port Gibson 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: 86.8
Port Gibson's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Port Gibson costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Port Gibson, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$100,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$605
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$24,773
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Port Gibson's violent crime rate is 347.8 per 100,000 residents
— 8% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
347.8 /100k
Property Crime
2260.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Port Gibson is served primarily by Claiborne County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Port Gibson, MS
National Avg
School District
Claiborne County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Port Gibson sees average highs of 59.5°F in January
and 92.9°F in July,
with 56.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Port Gibson's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Port Gibson roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $100,500 and median rent is $605/month.
Port Gibson's violent crime rate is 347.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2260.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Port Gibson are operated by Claiborne County Public Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 32.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Port Gibson, MS has a population of 1,165, a median household income of $24,773, and an unemployment rate of 20.8%.
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.
Port Gibson averages 59.5°F in January and 92.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 56.3 inches
with about 0.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Port Gibson, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39150.
The population of Port Gibson, Mississippi is 1,165 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Port Gibson: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $100,500, median household income $24,773, crime index 98 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Port Gibson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
