Jackson again ranked as third worst city for disabled: report
JACKSON, Miss. ( WJTV ) – A recent report shows that the capital city again ranked as among the country's worst for those with disabilities.
According to the CDC , about 28% of Americans have some type of disability. In 2023, A WalletHub report ranked Jackson as the 180th best place for disabled Americans to live. The rankings looked at 182 major cities. For 2024 , its ranking remained the same.
WalletHub looked at three broad metrics when conducting its analysis: economy, quality of life, and healthcare. Of the 10 cities ranked at the bottom of the list, seven are in the South. Gulfport's 2023 rank -182nd- remained unchanged in 2024
MSU grant to help those disabled by long COVID-19 enter workforce
Below is how Jackson's hospitableness towards disabled residents has changed since last year.
Percentage of people with disabilities
Employment rate for people with disabilities
Median earnings for people with disabilities
Percentage of people with disabilities in poverty
Cost of doctor visit
Annual cost of in-home services
Family physicians per capita
Despite low rankings locally, many institutions still seek to help disabled Mississippians prosper. For instance, the U.S. Department of Education awarded Mississippi State University a $9.9 million grant to help people with a disability stemming from long COVID gain and retain meaningful employment in the Magnolia State.
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services is a state agency that provides resources to help residents with disabilities find new careers, live more independently, overcome obstacles, and face new challenges. For more information, visit their website .
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