Jackson metro, MS relocation guide
Moving to Wesson, MS
About Wesson
Wesson is a town in southern Copiah County on US-51, about 40 miles south of Jackson, with roughly 1,800 residents. It is best known as the home of Copiah-Lincoln Community College (Co-Lin): founded in 1915 as Copiah-Lincoln Agricultural High School through a joint effort of Copiah and Lincoln counties, organized as a junior college in 1928, and renamed in 1988, Co-Lin's main campus anchors the town with 3,000+ students, athletics (the Wolfpack), and a full events calendar.
Home prices in Wesson
Home prices in Wesson vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Wesson
- Co-Lin main campus — academic buildings, Wolfpack athletics, events.
- Historic downtown Wesson.
- Nearby Brookhaven (Lincoln County) for additional shopping and dining.
- Rural Copiah County farmland and pine woods.
Commuting from Wesson
- Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~45–50 minutes north via US-51/I-55 (about 40 miles).
Schools in Wesson
Public schools: Copiah County School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Wesson FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Wesson, MS?
Home prices in Wesson vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Wesson, MS?
Approximate drive to downtown Jackson: ~45–50 minutes north via US-51/I-55 (about 40 miles). - Which school district serves Wesson, MS?
Wesson is served by Copiah County School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.