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Crystal Springs, Mississippi

Introduction to Crystal Springs, Mississippi

Crystal Springs, Mississippi, in Copiah county, is 23 miles SW of Jackson, Mississippi and 141 miles N of New Orleans, Louisiana. There are 5,873 residents in the city.

Crystal Springs History

Crystal Springs was originally known as the Tomatopolis of the World. The city is in Copiah County, which was founded in 1823. The name Copiah is an Indian word meaning panther.

Crystal Springs and nearby Attractions

  • Tomato Museum and Art Gallery
  • Chautauqua Park
  • Robert Johnson Blues Museum
  • Lefleur's Bluff State Park

Things To Do In Crystal Springs

The Tomato Museum and Art Gallery and the Robert Johnson Blues Museum are popular sites for tourists to spend their leisurely hours. Chautauqua Park and Lefleur's Bluff State Park offer a range of recreational facilities. Crystal Springs organizes a number of festivals and events throughout the year, including the Tomato Festival, the Robert Johnson Music Festival, the Chautauqua Lake Fall Flower and Garden Fest and the Chautauqua Park Bike Rally.

Crystal Springs Transportation

Jackson International is the nearest major airport.

Crystal Springs Higher Education

Higher studies can be pursued at Hinds Community College, Mississippi College, Jackson State University and Alcorn State University.

High Points

Crystal Springs strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyCrystal Springs Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyCrystal Springs Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Crystal Springs, MS

Comparing Crystal Springs to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population96
Racial Diversity88
Children Under 5 Years Old74
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population24
Male Share of the Population26
Well-Paid Single Men14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size77
Portion of People Married26

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income15
People in Middle Class or Better14
People Above Poverty14

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Working at Home26
Walking and Biking to Work13
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
Affordability of Rents105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Housing Recently Built63
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
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