At a Glance
Median Income
$63,560
$23,527 per capita
Median Rent
$712/mo
13.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
70.6% high school+
Unemployment
14.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
17.0% smoking rate
How Jackpot Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jackpot's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jackpot a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jackpot residents earn a median household income of $63,560 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,527. The unemployment rate stands at 14.7% (308% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,966 business establishments, including 238 restaurants.
Education
10.8% of adults in Jackpot hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
70.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackpot has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,429
Median Age30.2 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born18.6%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,560
Per Capita$23,527
Unemployment14.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$5,946M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$712
Ownership44.0%
Zillow$212,076
Housing Units537
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,579/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation5,217 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+70.6%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 24%
Commute10 min
Broadband57.5%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Jackpot was built in 1984.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Joslin Field/Magic Valley Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
18.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 238 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.