Puckett is a village in Rankin County, Mississippi, United States. According to the 2020 census, the population was 342. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Town numbers

ZIP code39151

Area code601

Living in Puckett

Housing in Puckett

$218K▲ 11.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Puckett home is worth about $218,000, up 11.1% in a year, 10% above the Mississippi typical home.

Only 3 sales in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Puckett

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Not graded

Puckett has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property0

Reported in 20240

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Puckett

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Most working residents leave Puckett for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Jackson (17%), Brandon (12%) and Pearl (8%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Jackson

17%

Brandon

12%

Pearl

Flowood

0%Work in townlive and work in Puckett 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 26Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Puckett →

Health in Puckett

Compared with Mississippi

12better than MS·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▲ 1▼ 8 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 2▲ 5 close Mind 2▲ 3 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

8.9%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethMS 18.5% · better 5.8%Fewer adults facing a utility shut-offMS 11.2% · better 9.7%More adults who have had cancerMS 7.6% · worse

Care nearby

Simpson General Hospital CahMendenhall · 10.3 mi · ER · rural critical access

Family Health Care Clinic, Inc. --MendenhallMendenhall · 10.1 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

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

Natural hazards in Puckett

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail

0Does Puckett flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Puckett

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

Climate in Puckett

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Puckett 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.

60° / 37°Winter

77° / 52°Spring

91° / 69°Summer

78° / 53°Fall

How much snow does Puckett get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 3, with the last in spring around Mar 28.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 Puckett →

Schools in Puckett

All Puckett schools →

A⁺

School Grade A+

The public schools Puckett’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 95% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRankin County School DistrictSchools2

Puckett Elementary A-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 351 students Puckett High School A-High · Grades 7–12 · 343 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.