488 Springridge Rd
Clinton, MS 39056

The Jackson metropolitan area is home to over 539,000 people and spans five counties in Mississippi’s central region: Copiah, Hinds, Madison, Rankin, and Simpson. The region serves as a major hub of the south, 600 miles from 30 percent of the American population with national interstate systems passing through the city. Jackson has a strong service industry that supports the primary economic drivers: government, education, healthcare, technology, and entertainment. The majority of small business in Jackson and the metro area are wholesale trade, retail trade, professional services, and accommodation and food services. The region also has a strong student population with over 40,000 students. Major educational institutions in the area include Jackson State University, Bellhaven University, Millsaps College, Mississippi College School of Law, Tougaloo College, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center.