MageeMS
A town of 3,943. Nearly 2.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Magee stand out
The 3 things Magee does most differently from other towns.
Every workday, about 3,086 people come to Magee for work
Where Magee’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Magee’s report card
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Local news
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Magee. Another town gets a different order.
2.5% of Magee is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. City of Magee Sportsplex | — | 40 |
| 2. E. L. Everett Park | — | 16 |
| 3. McNair Springs Baseball/Softball Complex | — | 9 |
Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns
Magee beats the Mississippi average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 15.
| What stands out | Magee | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 33.2% | 18.5% |
| More adults facing food insecurity | 32% | 22.4% |
| More adults facing a utility shut-off | 16% | 11.2% |
About one in five working residents works right in Magee
Most working residents leave Magee for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (8%), Hattiesburg (5%) and Mendenhall (4%). Half commute less than 36 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Magee home is worth about $173K
The typical Magee home is worth about $173,000, up 1.1% in a year, 13% below the Mississippi typical home.
Typical home value
Magee’s public schools outperform 34% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Magee’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 66% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magee Elementary School | K–5 | 525 | C |
| Magee Middle School | 6–8 | 260 | C |
| Magee High School | 9–12 | 380 | D |
| Simpson County Achievement Center | K–12 | — | Not graded |
| Millcreek School Private | 2–12 | 105 |
Mild winters, hot summers
Magee 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.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.
Crime reported in Magee
Magee's reported crime rate is above Mississippi's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 20 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
About Magee
City in Mississippi, United States
Magee is a city in Simpson County, Mississippi, United States. It is part of the Jackson metropolitan area. As of the 2020 census, Magee had a population of 3,988.
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- Population
- 3,988
- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 433 ft
- ZIP code
- 39111
- Area code
- 601