Moving from Kansas City to Jackson?
- 530 mi Distance
- 8 hr 50 min Drive time
- 580K Jackson metro
- 216 Sun days/year
Things you'll want to know about your new city.
Bookmark this page — these are the icons of Jackson, organized by what kind of day you're planning.
Jackson's essential restaurants.
The dining list every Jackson resident knows by heart. Save the spots, work through them.
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Brent's Drugs
Old-fashioned soda fountain and lunch counter serving malts, burgers, and nostalgic diner fare since 1946.
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Parlor Market
Farm-to-table restaurant in Fondren featuring seasonal Southern cuisine and craft cocktails.
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The Manship Wood Fired Kitchen
Upscale Southern restaurant in a restored gas station with wood-fired dishes and an extensive wine list.
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Sal & Mookie's
New York-Italian pizzeria and ice cream parlor with creative pies and homemade gelato.
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Keifer's
Mediterranean-influenced restaurant in a converted 1920s service station known for Greek and Lebanese dishes.
What daily life feels like in Jackson.
Climate
Jackson has a humid subtropical climate with hot, humid summers and mild winters. The city experiences significant rainfall year-round with occasional severe thunderstorms and rare ice storms in winter.
- Sun days/yr216
- Rainfall54 inches
Walkability
- Walk Score30/100
- Transit Score18/100
- Bike Score38/100
Jackson is car-dependent — most errands require driving.
Outdoors & Recreation
- LeFleur's Bluff State Park with hiking trails, fishing, and picnic areas along the Pearl River
- Natchez Trace Parkway access for cycling, hiking, and scenic drives on the historic route
- Ross Barnett Reservoir for boating, fishing, and water sports on 33,000 acres
- Mayes Lake Trail system with paved paths for walking and biking
- Parham Bridges Park offering disc golf, mountain biking trails, and river access
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