Moving to Belize from Mississippi

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mississippi to Belize? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Mississippi to Belize. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belmopan averages 88°F vs 76°F in Jackson, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mississippi to Belize.

Living there in 2020
4,647 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Belize · UN DESA

Who's moving to Belize?

Top countries of origin for Belize's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belize compared to Mississippi.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
BZ
24.1%

Belize performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

MS
82.0%
BZ
62.0%

Mississippi performs better than Belize across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
3.1%
BZ
8.3%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
BZ
$12,800

Mississippi performs better than Belize across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

MS
71.9 yrs
BZ
75.8 yrs

Belize performs significantly better than Mississippi across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Jackson Rain: 54.3 in/yr (1380 mm)
76° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Belmopan
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 85°/64°F (29°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 91°/71°F (33°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 85°/68°F (29°/20°C)
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Month Jackson Belmopan
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Belize. To live, work, or study long-term in Belize, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belize's immigration authority.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Belize without a visa.
Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Belize passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Belize?

From major Belize cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Belize are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Belize compared to Mississippi?

Belize performs significantly better than Mississippi across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Belize compared to Mississippi?

The average high temperature in Belmopan is 88°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Belmopan receives around 79.5 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Belize?

The official languages in Belize are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish. In Mississippi, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BZ
Population 2,967,297 412,387
Currency United States Dollar ($) Belize Dollar (BZD)
Languages English Belizean Creole, English, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +501
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911