Vicksburg Union Depot postcard, 1907–1915
Vicksburg’s story
155 years in pictures
Census counts: 784 in 1880, 3,706 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1904 and 4 maps from 1922 on.
- 1871Vicksburg is settled
VicksburgMI
2 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Whoisjohngalt · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
3,973
2025 Census estimate · +4.3% since 2020
Typical home
$283K
+4.4% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
32.0
years
Jobs based here
1,188
A commuter town
TownGrade
B−
#417 of 697 in MI
Is Vicksburg a good place to live?
Vicksburg is a solid, middle-of-the-road choice. It grades B− overall, ranked 417th of 697 in Michigan, with no subject far below average. Its best mark is schools: its public schools beat 76% of Michigan towns on state tests and graduation. It also does better than most on incomes: the median household earns $73K. Its lowest everyday mark is in safety: it reports more crime per resident than 68% of U.S. towns, including 14 violent crimes reported to the FBI in 2025. A typical home there costs about $283K, 3.9 years of the Kalamazoo metro’s $73K median household income. Vicksburg’s trail density is 1.4 miles per square mile, against 0.3 in Michigan’s towns and 0.4 across U.S. towns. Among 701 Michigan towns, just 5 have a lower share of residents 65 or older than Vicksburg. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Vicksburg stand out
Where Vicksburg beats most towns.
A growing town
Vicksburg has grown 33% since 2010
2,906 counted in 2010 and 3,706 in 2020; an estimated 3,973 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Vicksburg grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Michigan), ordered by how far Vicksburg is from typical.
SchoolsA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6 of 20; 6.6% of households have no car; 1.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SafetyCOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →Jobs & incomeBOpen →Cost of livingC+Open →HealthBronson Methodist Hospital 11.5 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors4% conserved landB+Open →History4 notable people born hereA−Open →Civic life3.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsB+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
Climate–Open →Housing market50 days on market–Open →Who lives here29% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Vicksburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Vicksburg, and how to reach them.
PowerMidwest Energy Cooperative19.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterVicksburg water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Vicksburg’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Michigan you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereSchoolcraft Township ClerkSchoolcraft Township; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code4909749097 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Vicksburg.
OutdoorsB+
Vicksburg has set aside 3.5% of its land for conservation
4.2 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#102for trails in MI
3.5%
conserved · 70 of 1,967 acres
4.2 mi
of trails · 1.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vicksburg Recreation Area | 0.1 mi | 16 |
| 2. Recreation Park | — | 13 |
| 3. Clark Park | 0.1 mi | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B
Vicksburg has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Vicksburg for work: only 7% work in town. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line in Vicksburg, where Michigan’s towns sit at 8.9% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. Since 2011, Vicksburg has added 166 jobs, to 1,188 in 2021.
7%work in town
| Vicksburg | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.9% | 8.9% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $77,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Vicksburg7%
Kalamazoo18%
Portage17%
Schoolcraft Township9%
Brady Township4%
12 mi
median commute distance
1,188
jobs based in Vicksburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 29% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2021 · ACS
Who lives here
Younger than Michigan overall
People 65 and older are 9% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 27% of residents (21% statewide). Vicksburg’s median age is 32 years. Vicksburg has grown 4.3% since 2020, to 3,973 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
32median age · MI 40.2
| Vicksburg | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32 years | 42.5 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 29% | 26% | 29% |
VicksburgMichiganUnited States
Ages · share of residents
15%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school22%
Some college29%
Associate’s18%
Bachelor’s21%
Graduate9%
Women and men · all residents
54% women, 46% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.7 points. Across Michigan, 50.4% of residents are women.
| Vicksburg | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 12% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.9% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 12.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.2% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.8% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 8.1% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 5% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.8% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 22.1% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 29% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.8% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 20.5% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 8.6% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 4,000, single groups can be off by several points
SafetyC
Vicksburg earns a C for safety
The violent crime rate in Vicksburg is 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Vicksburg reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 68% report less.
32%of U.S. towns report more crimeCSafety Grade
| Vicksburg | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 11 per 1,000 residents | 7.8 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Vicksburg3.5
Michigan4.3
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Vicksburg11
Michigan13
U.S.15.5
32nd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
35th
percentile among MI towns
14
violent crimes reported in 2025
44
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Climate
Vicksburg has snowy winters and pleasant summers
Vicksburg has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 17° and about 41 inches of snow falls in a winter.
41″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–34°
Spring37–59°
Summer59–81°
Fall42–61°
Oct 18
typical first frost
Apr 28
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Low risk in Vicksburg, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 67% of U.S. communities.
33risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HealthB
Vicksburg ranks healthier than 56% of the country’s towns
Vicksburg beats the Michigan average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 31% of Vicksburg adults have been diagnosed with depression. Only 8 of the 701 Michigan towns we compare have a higher share of adults who binge drink than Vicksburg.
56%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| Vicksburg | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 27% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 34% | 36% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 16% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 36% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Michigan
9 better19 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Vicksburg | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with diabetes | 8.9% | 11.9% |
| Fewer adults who have had a stroke | 2.8% | 3.7% |
| More binge drinkers | 19.5% | 15.9% |
Bronson Methodist Hospital
11.5 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
59th
percentile among MI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade C+
Vicksburg earns a C+ for cost of living
Typical home values rose 4.4% in the year to September 2026.
$283KZillow home value
| Vicksburg | Michigan towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 78% | 84% | 73% |
| Median rent | $964 a month | $1,047 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Vicksburg$283K
Michigan$264K
Market temperature
50
days on market
97.1%
sale-to-list price
+4.4%
value change, 1 year
8
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 37 attractions →Air Zoo and 11 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Vicksburg. Close and well known come first.
8 mi Theme parkAir Zoo
23 mi MuseumGilmore Car Museum87K visitors a year21 mi Zoo & aquariumBinder Park Zoo
31 mi MuseumAmerican Museum of Magic
12 mi MuseumKalamazoo Institute of Arts
12 mi MuseumKalamazoo Valley MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Air Zoo: User:my name, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gilmore Car Museum: Kevin S. Forsyth, CC BY-SA 3.0 · American Museum of Magic: rossograph, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Kalamazoo Institute of Arts: 72elyod, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Kalamazoo Valley Museum: Cody Hough, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Vicksburg
20pages on Vicksburg
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 76% of MI districtsSafetyC3.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthBBetter than MI on 9 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC+$283K typical home · up 4.4% in a yearWork & commuteB$73K median household income · 1,188 jobs hereNatural hazardsB+FEMA risk higher than 33% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Vicksburg
Kalamazoo Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Kalamazoo10.2 mi$4,144 in-state tuitionWestern Michigan UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Kalamazoo11.7 mi$15,252 in-state tuitionWestern Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of MedicineUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Kalamazoo11.7 mi
About 7 of every 100 Vicksburg residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Michigan.
A commuter town
93% of working residents leave Vicksburg for work
Where Vicksburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
1,188jobs based in Vicksburg
7%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2021
Famous people from Vicksburg
4 notable people were born in Vicksburg.
About Vicksburg
Village in Michigan, United States
Vicksburg is a village in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, United States. The population was 3,706 at the 2020 census. The west part of the village is in Schoolcraft Township and the east part is in Brady Township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1871
- Area
- 3.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 853 ft
- ZIP code
- 49097
Vicksburg’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Vicksburg.
Schoolcraft TownshipBrady TownshipVicksburg
How the neighbors grade
| Town | MI rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg | #417 | B− | C+ | C | A− | B |
| Schoolcraft Township | #241 | B+ | C+ | — | A− | B+ |
| Brady Township | #127 | A− | B+ | — | A− | B |
Schoolcraft Township and Brady Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Vicksburg with a neighbor →
Questions about Vicksburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Vicksburg, MI a good place to live?
Vicksburg grades B− overall, better than 47% of U.S. towns and #417 of 697 in Michigan. It grades B for health, C for safety and A− for schools.
Is Vicksburg, MI expensive?
Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C+.
What is Vicksburg, MI known for?
4 notable people were born here, including William Lucking and Leon Roberts.