Braxton is a village in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States. As of the 2020 census, Braxton had a population of 186. It is part of the Jackson, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its zip code is 39044.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39044

Area code601

Living in Braxton

Work & commute in Braxton

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Most working residents leave Braxton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (15%), Richland (9%) and Flowood (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Jackson

15%

Richland

Flowood

Mendenhall

0%Work in townlive and work in Braxton 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 6Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Braxton →

Health in Braxton

Compared with Mississippi

8better than MS·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 9 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care all close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · better 14%Fewer adults facing food insecurityMS 22.4% · better 16.9%More binge drinkersMS 13.6% · worse

Care nearby

Simpson General Hospital CahMendenhall · 6.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --MendenhallMendenhall · 7.4 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Braxton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Braxton →

Natural hazards in Braxton

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

0Does Braxton flood?no paid flood claims on record 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Braxton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Braxton →

Climate in Braxton

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Braxton has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 36°, and snow is almost unheard of.

61° / 38°Winter

77° / 53°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

78° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Braxton get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 16, with the last in spring around Mar 10.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Braxton →