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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How Magee ranks

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#7Most walkable in MS #11Lowest property tax in MS #26Cheapest rent in MS All MS rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code39111

Area code601

Living in Magee

Housing in Magee

$173K▲ 1.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Magee home is worth about $173,000, up 1.1% in a year, 13% below the Mississippi typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Magee

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Magee's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Magee 5.1

Mississippi 2.2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Magee 16.1

Mississippi 13.1

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Magee

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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.

Jackson

Hattiesburg

Mendenhall

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19%Work in townlive and work in Magee 36 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 3,374Jobs based herea job hub

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Magee →

Health in Magee

D⁻

Health Grade D−

Healthier than 3% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Mississippi

15worse than MS

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

33.2%More older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · worse 32%More adults facing food insecurityMS 22.4% · worse 16%More adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · worse

Care nearby

Magee General HospitalMagee · 0.3 mi · ER

Family Health Care Clinic, Magee--Head StartMagee · 0.8 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 Magee · CMS · HRSAHealth in Magee →

Natural hazards in Magee

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 63% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🌀 Hurricanes

26Does Magee flood?paid flood claims since 1980 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Magee

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

Climate in Magee

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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.

61° / 38°Winter

77° / 52°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

78° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Magee 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 Magee →

Schools in Magee

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School Grade C

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.

See how Magee’s schools compare in MS →

DistrictSimpson County School DistrictSchools5

Magee Elementary School CElementary · Grades K–5 · 525 students Magee Middle School CMiddle · Grades 6–8 · 260 students Magee High School DHigh · Grades 9–12 · 380 students Simpson County Achievement CenterOther · Grades K–12 Millcreek SchoolOther · Grades 2–12 · 105 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within MS. Ratings are from neighbors.