How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Jackson?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Jackson, Mississippi runs $5,460 to $12,090 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Jackson's labor-and-materials index of 0.78× — 22% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 39 hail events over the last 10 years.
Jackson has the lowest roofing costs of any city on this list, reflecting Mississippi's very low wages and material transport advantages via the Mississippi River corridor. The city's high poverty rate and aging housing stock mean many properties have deferred roof maintenance for 5-10 years beyond ideal replacement windows, driving a large repair-to-replace conversion market.
Cost by Roofing Material in Jackson
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,460–$8,970 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,020–$12,090 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,260–$23,400 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $18,720–$31,200 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $11,700–$21,060 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,120–$6,240 | 15–25 years |
Jackson vs the Mississippi Average
Jackson's cost index is 0.78× national base rates, against a median of 0.79× across the Mississippi markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Jackson therefore runs about 1% below the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 27 active roofing contractors in Jackson, versus a median of 26 per covered Mississippi city — stronger-than-typical competition, which helps keep quotes honest.
How Jackson Compares to Nearby Mississippi Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson (this page) | — | $5,460–$12,090 | 27 (0) | 39 |
| Hattiesburg | ≈85 mi | $5,530–$12,245 | 26 (0) | 20 |
| Meridian | ≈87 mi | $5,530–$12,245 | 24 (0) | 20 |
| Gulfport | ≈148 mi | $5,530–$12,245 | 13 (0) | 29 |
| Biloxi | ≈152 mi | $5,810–$12,865 | 28 (0) | 29 |
| Tupelo | ≈160 mi | $5,530–$12,245 | 20 (0) | 30 |
| Southaven | ≈186 mi | $5,530–$12,245 | 28 (0) | 30 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $5,530 in Hattiesburg up to $12,865 at the top of Biloxi's range. If a Jackson quote lands far outside 0.78×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Jackson
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Jackson-specific number.
Hail History in Jackson — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
County-level NOAA Storm Events archives record 39 hail events near Jackson over the past decade — hail reaching 2.50″ at its peak (archive last updated 2024-04-09). Stones that size tear through shingles rather than just bruise them. With 39 events in ten years, Jackson homeowners are effectively on an insurance-replacement cycle: any bid should include Class 4 impact-resistant shingles as a line item (10–20% more upfront, often recovered through the insurer premium discount that hail counties typically unlock). Know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm hits, not the day after. Verify your own address risk at hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Jackson's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 1.00″ |
| 2023 | 9 | 2.00″ |
| 2022 | 4 | 2.50″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2020 | 3 | 1.75″ |
| 2018 | 3 | 1.00″ |
| 2017 | 7 | 1.25″ |
| 2016 | 10 | 1.75″ |
Put in Mississippi context: Jackson's county logged 1.3× the hail-event count of the median Mississippi county we track (30 events over the same 10 years) — a fairly typical hail exposure for the state.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Jackson
PickARoofer currently lists 27 active roofing contractors working Jackson, MS: 0 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 0 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Jackson Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Jackson's key neighborhoods including Belhaven, Fondren, Ridgeland, Brandon, Flowood, Northeast Jackson, across ZIP codes 39201, 39202, 39206, 39209, 39213. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $5,460–$12,090 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $5,460–$12,090 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $5,460–$12,090 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.