Jackson
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Jackson

State: Mississippi

Country: United States

Jackson By the numbers:

Population: 184,256

Elevation: 294 feet

Average Annual Rainfall: 55.34 inches

Average Jan. Temperature: 45 degrees F

Average July Temperature: 81.4 degrees F

Quick Facts:

Major Tourist Destination: The Capital Building

Ethnic Mix: 28% Caucasian; 71% African-American; 1% Hispanic

Time Zone: GMT-6

Country Dialing Code: 1

Area Code: 601

Did You Know:

A French-Canadian trader by the name Louis LeFleur founded Jackson in 1821. For many years, Jackson was known as LeFleur's Bluff.

Orientation:

Jackson, Mississippi's state capital, is located in western Mississippi, not far from Louisiana and Arkansas.