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Jackson neighborhood safety scores

41 Jackson neighborhoods scored, averaging 46/100. Green means comfortable on foot; red means we would not walk it casually. Every area links straight to its outline on the map.

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Comfortable to walk around, day or evening.

Eastover· JacksonEastover is a historic, affluent residential enclave in Northeast Jackson known for expansive wooded lots, mid-century and stately custom homes, and p85Go
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Northeast Jackson· JacksonNortheast Jackson encompasses established upscale neighborhoods such as Eastover, Fondren-adjacent pockets, and modern mixed-use developments like The74Go, stay aware
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LeFleur East· JacksonLeFleur East is an established, tree-filled district in Northeast Jackson known for upscale residential neighborhoods, medical offices, and premier di72Go, stay aware
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Northpointe· JacksonNorthpointe is an established, tree-lined residential enclave in Northeast Jackson situated near Old Canton Road and the Ridgeland border. It features72Go, stay aware
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Wildwood· JacksonWildwood is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood in Northeast Jackson known for ranch-style homes, lush green lawns, and quiet residen67Go, stay aware
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Caution — 13 areas

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Belhaven· JacksonBelhaven is a picturesque, historic neighborhood characterized by oak-lined streets, craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival homes, and college-town charm.64Caution
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Fondren· JacksonFondren is a charming, historic midtown neighborhood known for its eclectic mix of independent boutiques, coffee shops, and chef-driven restaurants ce63Caution
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Hope Springs· JacksonHope Springs is a low-density, predominantly residential subdivision located in the northeastern quadrant of Jackson, Mississippi. The neighborhood fe59Caution
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Belhaven Heights· JacksonBelhaven Heights is a quaint, leafy historic neighborhood just northeast of Downtown Jackson, known for its mix of Craftsman bungalows, Victorian cott58Caution
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Tougaloo· JacksonTougaloo is a historic, semi-rural collegiate enclave centered around Tougaloo College on the northern border of Jackson and Ridgeland. Dominated by m58Caution
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Medical District· JacksonJackson's Medical District is a sprawling healthcare corridor centered around the University of Mississippi Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, and 56Caution
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Rolling Meadows· JacksonRolling Meadows is an established suburban neighborhood in Northeast Jackson characterized by mid-century single-family homes and mature landscaping. 56Caution
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Woodhaven· JacksonWoodhaven is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood located in North Jackson near the Ridgeland border. Characterized by ranch-style sin54Caution
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East Manor Estates· JacksonEast Manor Estates is an established, modest residential subdivision situated in Jackson, Mississippi. The area consists mostly of single-family ranch50Caution
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Nogan· JacksonNogan is a low-density, car-dependent neighborhood in South Jackson featuring mid-century single-family homes, warehouses, and scattered commercial ce50Caution
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Broadmoor· JacksonBroadmoor is an established residential neighborhood in North Jackson characterized by 1950s ranch-style homes and tree-lined side streets. While prim46Caution
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Sherwood Forest· JacksonSherwood Forest is an established, predominantly residential neighborhood in South Jackson featuring single-story ranch homes and mature pine canopies46Caution
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Presidential Hills· JacksonPresidential Hills is a sprawling, post-war residential subdivision located in northwest Jackson, characterized by modest ranch-style homes on winding46Caution
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No-go after dark — 23 areas

Not recommended for casual walking around.

Norwood· JacksonNorwood is an established residential neighborhood in North Jackson, characterized by mid-century single-family homes and mature trees. It sits just n44No-go after dark
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Northwest Hills· JacksonNorthwest Hills is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in Jackson characterized by brick ranch-style homes and tree-lined streets. It 44No-go after dark
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Garden Park· JacksonGarden Park is a primarily mid-century single-family residential neighborhood situated in West Jackson, Mississippi. The area consists of quiet subdiv43No-go after dark
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Dixon Acres· JacksonDixon Acres is an established mid-20th-century residential neighborhood in South Jackson made up primarily of single-family ranch homes. It functions 42No-go after dark
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Highland Meadows· JacksonHighland Meadows is a quiet, modest mid-century residential neighborhood situated in the western section of Jackson, Mississippi. The area consists pr41No-go after dark
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Sunkist· JacksonSunkist is a modest mid-century residential subdivision located in West Jackson near Clinton Boulevard and Highway 80. The neighborhood consists prima40No-go after dark
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Midtown· JacksonLocated just north of Downtown Jackson, Midtown is an emerging creative district known for artist studios, maker spaces, and colorful street murals. D40No-go after dark
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Jackson State University· JacksonJackson State University (JSU) is a historic public HBCU situated in West Jackson, featuring a blend of historic halls, modern academic complexes, and38No-go after dark
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Dixon· JacksonDixon is a modest, primarily residential neighborhood located in the West Jackson quadrant of Mississippi's capital city. The area consists largely of38No-go after dark
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Lake Hico· JacksonLake Hico is a semi-suburban, mostly residential neighborhood in northwest Jackson surrounding a decommissioned power utility cooling reservoir. It co38No-go after dark
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Fairgrounds· JacksonThe Fairgrounds district is a civic and entertainment enclave located just east of Downtown Jackson, anchored by the Mississippi Coliseum and Mississi38No-go after dark
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Forest Hill· JacksonForest Hill is a sprawling mid-century residential neighborhood in South Jackson characterized by single-family ranch homes, modest shopping centers a37No-go after dark
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Leavell Woods· JacksonLeavell Woods is an established mid-century residential neighborhood in South Jackson characterized by single-family ranch homes and mature pine trees33No-go after dark
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Bradie· JacksonBradie is a modest residential neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, composed primarily of mid-century single-family homes. The area faces significant33No-go after dark
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Hawkins Field· JacksonHawkins Field is an industrial and residential sector in Northwest Jackson centered around the historic general aviation airport and key civil rights 32No-go after dark
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Woodville Heights· JacksonWoodville Heights is a post-war residential neighborhood situated in South Jackson, characterized by modest single-family homes, tree-lined streets, a32No-go after dark
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Wingfield Place· JacksonWingfield Place is an established, mid-century residential neighborhood situated in South Jackson. It consists predominantly of single-family ranch ho31No-go after dark
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Battlefield Park· JacksonBattlefield Park is a historic residential and recreational neighborhood located just south of Downtown Jackson. It is anchored by its namesake public30No-go after dark
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Oak Forest· JacksonOak Forest is an established mid-century residential subdivision located in southwest Jackson, Mississippi. The area consists primarily of single-fami30No-go after dark
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Washington Addition· JacksonWashington Addition is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood located immediately south of Jackson State University. It features older sin28No-go after dark
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Georgetown· JacksonGeorgetown is an older, historically working-class residential and light industrial neighborhood situated just northwest of Downtown Jackson. The area26No-go after dark
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West Jackson· JacksonWest Jackson is an urban, historically African American district anchored by Jackson State University (JSU) and rich Civil Rights heritage. Despite it22No-go after dark
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Virden Addition· JacksonVirden Addition is a historic, predominantly residential neighborhood located in north-central Jackson along the Medgar Evers Boulevard corridor. It i21No-go after dark
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