Moving to Dominica from Mississippi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mississippi to Dominica. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°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 Dominica.

Living there in 2020
637 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Dominica · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominica?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominica 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%
DM
27.9%

Dominica 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%
DM
81.0%

Mississippi performs better than Dominica 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%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
DM
$15,900

Mississippi performs better than Dominica 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
DM
78.2 yrs

Dominica 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

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Roseau
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Jackson Roseau
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Dominica

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

Dominica passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Dominica 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 Dominica?

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

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Mississippi?

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

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

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

Both Mississippi and Dominica share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

DM
Population 2,967,297 74,629
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1767
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911