Byram, Mississippi
Byram is a city of 12,799 people in Hinds County, Mississippi, founded in 2009.
Why visit Byram
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 20 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Byram Bridge and Ervin Lewis House.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 38°F.
Weather in Byram
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Byram
Byram (US: ) is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,489 as of the 2010 census, up from 7,386 at the 2000 census, at which time it was an unincorporated census-designated place (CDP); in 2020, its population was 12,666. It is part of the Jackson metropolitan statistical area. It was incorporated for a second time in its history on June 16, 2009.
From the Wikipedia article Byram, Mississippi (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Byram Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Road bridge and suspension bridge in Hinds and Rankin Counties, Mississippi
Museums and landmarks1
Ervin Lewis House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in Byram, Mississippi
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes20
El Sombrero
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
12 Airstream Lane, Byram
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
211 Handley Boulevard, Byrum
Mo-We 07:00-20:00; Th-Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
McDonald's
Fast food · Burger · 1.6 mi
5733 Terry Road, Jackson
Mo-Fr 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-01:00; PH closed
Sonic
Fast food · Burger · 1.4 mi
7380 Siwell Road, Jackson
Mo-Th 06:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-01:00; Su 07:00-23:00
8 more on the map.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship17
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Map of Byram
60 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 57°F | 38°F | 5.1 in |
| Feb | 62°F | 41°F | 4.4 in |
| Mar | 70°F | 48°F | 4.8 in |
| Apr | 77°F | 55°F | 5.3 in |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 3.9 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 3.4 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 68°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 78°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 67°F | 44°F | 4.2 in |
| Dec | 60°F | 40°F | 4.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Hawkins Fld (11 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Hinds County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2024-06-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-08-30: Water Crisis (Other)
- 2021-10-22: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-28: Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Hawkins Field (HKS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Cleary 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Terry 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Richland 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Raymond 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Jackson 10 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Florence 10 mi east, about 16 min by car
- Clinton 12 mi north, about 19 min by car
- Pearl 13 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Crystal Springs 15 mi south, about 23 min by car
- Flowood 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Byram Bridge, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS018-E-34452 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Ervin Lewis House, GilbertThompson, CC BY-SA 4.0
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