Jackson, MS is a vibrant city with many great offerings. It has been ranked highly by numerous sources for its cultural diversity, quality of life, and overall livability. Bestplaces.net, in particular, has awarded Jackson with a \"livability score\" of 77 out of 100. This score considers factors such as cost of living, education levels, health care, crime rate, housing market conditions and other measures to determine how desirable an area is to live in. The site also ranks Jackson highly in terms of its economic climate – the city's unemployment rate is below the national average – and for its diverse culture which includes a thriving music scene. All of these characteristics contribute to why Jackson is an attractive place to call home.
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