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Jackson, MS vs Athens, AL

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- The average commute for residents of Athens is 4.7% longer than it is for residents of Jackson.
- 35.1% fewer residents of Athens work from home compared to residents of Jackson.
 Jackson, MSAthens, ALUnited States
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 Commute Mode
 Jackson, MSAthens, ALUnited States
 Auto (alone)79.9%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.8%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.8%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk1.5%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.1%9.7%
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 Jackson, MSAthens, ALUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.6%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.15.3%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.2%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.22.9%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock5.7%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.12.5%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock6.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock9.6%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.1.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.9%2.9%
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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews
Ollie · Linton Hall, VA
Mississippi is Improving
Over 7 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Jacob · Pelahatchie, MS
It has it problems.
Over 7 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews
Hem · Athens, AL
Athens, AL
Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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connie · Ryderwood, WA
humidity
Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Quetta · El Segundo, CA
LA (Little Athens), Alabama
Over 20 years ago

Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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