Thinking of or planning on relocating to Jackson, #Mississippi? It’s a nice place to call home. Warm weather, abundant trees and flowers, affordable living. Here are my suggestions on how to get acclimated:
- Utility providers are Entergy Mississippi (electricity), Atmos Energy (gas), and the city of Jackson (water service). You can register online for Entergy and Atmos Energy. Easy peasy. For water service, head on over to the Metrocenter Mall and bring your checkbook and a copy of your lease or deed. Credit/debit cards are not accepted.
- Trash pickup is twice a week–Tuesdays and Fridays in Belhaven.
- When you apply for a license plate (tag, as it’s called here), you pay an ad valorem tax on the value of your vehicle. The newer your car is, the more you will pay.
- Commute times, depending on where you work, are breezy, compared to where I’m originally from. Everything seems to be a 15-minute drive. Twenty minutes max.
- Like to bicycle? The best trail I found was the multi-use path, 14 miles in length, in Ridgeland, which is north of Jackson by about 15 minutes.
- If you have pets, my vote is to take them to the Animal Health Center in Madison. It’s a bit of a hike from Jackson, but the awesome staff and quality of care make it so worth it. Highly recommend.
- Parlor Market in downtown Jackson
- Lou’s Full-Serv, The Manship, and Deep South Pops in Belhaven
- Walker’s Drive-In, Babalu, Pig & Pint, and Brent’s Drugs in Fondren
- Primo’s in Flowood
- Livingston Mercantile in Flora
If you’re like me and never have lived in Jackson before, a few notes:
- Many locally owned businesses are closed on Sundays. If buying local is your vibe, you really need to get it done on Saturdays.
- If you buy or rent a home in Jackson, I would budget for mosquito/pest control spraying. Mosquito spraying once a month beginning in March and then through October. Pest control every three months.
- Due to the expansive soil in Jackson, foundation/wall cracks and road potholes are the norm, so don’t panic and then drive accordingly/keep an eye on the road.
- If you like to garden, welcome to paradise. Jackson is a great place to create year-round gardens with perennials and annuals.
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