Moving to Saint Lucia from Mississippi

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mississippi to Saint Lucia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mississippi to Saint Lucia. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mississippi to Saint Lucia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
851 ↓ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Saint Lucia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Saint Lucia?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mississippi and Saint Lucia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

MS
41.9%
LC
19.7%

Saint Lucia 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%
LC
78.0%

Mississippi performs better than Saint Lucia 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%
LC
11.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

MS
$41,778
LC
$22,700

Mississippi performs better than Saint Lucia 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
LC
79.0 yrs

Saint Lucia 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

Castries Rain: 0.0 in/yr (0 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jackson Castries
Jan–Mar 62°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 83°/62°F (28°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 67°/46°F (20°/8°C)
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Month Jackson Castries
Jan 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.7°C)
Feb 61°/40°F (16.1°/4.6°C)
Mar 68°/47°F (20.2°/8.2°C)
Apr 76°/54°F (24.4°/12.1°C)
May 83°/63°F (28.3°/17.1°C)
Jun 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.4°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.2°C)
Sep 87°/66°F (30.3°/18.9°C)
Oct 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.8°C)
Nov 67°/45°F (19.7°/7.3°C)
Dec 58°/39°F (14.7°/3.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Saint Lucia Meteorological Services Saint Lucia Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Saint Lucia

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

Saint Lucia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Saint Lucia 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 Saint Lucia?

Working remotely from Saint Lucia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Mississippi and Saint Lucia.

How is healthcare in Saint Lucia compared to Mississippi?

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

What's the weather like in Saint Lucia compared to Mississippi?

The average high temperature in Castries is None°F, compared to 76°F in Jackson. Castries receives around 0.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jackson gets 54.3 in.

What language do they speak in Saint Lucia?

Both Mississippi and Saint Lucia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

LC
Population 2,967,297 167,122
Currency United States Dollar ($) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +1758
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911