Jacksboro, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,780 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$65,587 Median Income $29,982 per capita
$204,000 Home Value $294,232 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,587 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$204,000 home value, $704/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Jacksboro, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,587
13% below
$29,982 per capita
Home Value
$204,000
28% below
Zillow: $294,232
Median Rent
$704/mo
39% below
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,978/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
89.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Jacksboro Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jacksboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
72%
Rent
61%
Poverty
96%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
119%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jacksboro 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

Jacksboro residents earn a median household income of $65,587 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,982. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 748 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jacksboro is $204,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,232. Median rent is $704/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.

Safety & Crime

Jacksboro reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,978/100K.

Education

14.9% of adults in Jacksboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 89.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jacksboro has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,780
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,078/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,587
Per Capita$29,982
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$1,449M
Avg Weekly Wage$846

Housing

A+
Home Value$204,000
Rent$704
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$294,232
Housing Units1,261
Rent Burden24.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,978/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death18,369/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
Elevation1,086 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+89.1%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Jacksboro was founded in 1806.
The median home in Jacksboro was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.