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Byram, MS

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Byram, MS

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Demographics

Predominantly BlackSimpson's Diversity Index: 41
Population12,847
Foreign Born0.2%
Population Density630people per mi²
Median Age37.6 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

93/100

7% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Byram, Mississippi

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $21k$40k
Comfortable $34k$51k
Luxury $92k+$143k+
Elite (Top 5%) $109k+$168k+
Affordability Ratio

146%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean78%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
4
Positive
22
Poor
2
Negative
1

Groceries

3 within 10 miles

1mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.9mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

6.9mi

Airport

IAH — George Bush Intercontinental

335.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Byram, MS

6.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf2Nearest 8 mi
Camping6Nearest 11.2 mi
Marina0 
Winery0 
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range3Nearest 7.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C-
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$74k+2.2%
1% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$342k
48% below US avg
College Educated
34.2%
2% below US avg
WFH
5.9%
59% below US avg
Homeownership
79.9%
22% above US avg
Median Home
$177k
37% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 68% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
9.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−60.8%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−68.0%
Homicide
0.08 / 1k Residents43% above state avg
Robbery
0.16 / 1k Residents8% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.32 / 1k Residents76% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−53.5%
Burglary
0.72 / 1k Residents61% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
6.29 / 1k Residents13% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.43 / 1k Residents27% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+11Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Byram, Mississippi
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak9.8% of income
Property Rights
D-
WeakIJ Grade D-
Firearm Rights
B
GoodFPC Grade B
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (50% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
D-
RestrictedLimited
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A-
Broadly LegalMedical + Decrim.

Homesteading

Growing Season267 days344 frost-free
Annual Rainfall62.0"
Elevation299 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
B
Defensible

Workable tactical position. Some exposure to population density or targets, but generally defensible in a crisis.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
A+
Great1077 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak630/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Fair1 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Tornado, Hail, Heat Wave, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 605 mi · coast 148 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$116.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew Orleans384k people are 155 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital9.6 miJackson, MS
Nearest Prison14 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T11:47:23.000Z

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