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Jackson State University

Jackson · No-go after dark

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38out of 100

No-go after dark

Overall safety score

“Go with care. Visitors heading to the Jackson State University campus for athletic events, academic visits, or the Margaret Walker Center will find dedicated campus police and clear daylight activity within campus gates. However, the surrounding West Jackson neighborhoods experience elevated rates of violent and property crime, making it important to remain on campus grounds and avoid walking off-campus after dark.”
— Gogo, on Jackson State University

Walk score

52/100

Bike score

45/100

Recent local news: Jackson continues to address citywide violent crime and infrastructure strains, with JSU actively bolstering campus security checkpoints and perimeter lighting in recent semesters.

About the area

Historic HBCUCollegiateUrban CampusCar-Dependent

Jackson State University (JSU) is a historic public HBCU situated in West Jackson, featuring a blend of historic halls, modern academic complexes, and athletic facilities like the Lee E. Williams Athletics and Assembly Center. While the campus core is maintained and regularly patrolled, the surrounding urban area faces significant economic distress and elevated crime rates.

Scores are safety-driven: recent crime levels and local news, plus Census data on income and poverty, housing, education and household make-up, and access to vehicles, internet and health coverage. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee. Neighborhood outlines come from official city and US Census boundary data.

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