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Jackson, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Clarke County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,654
Population
298/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$29,765 per capita
$121,000
Home Value
$134,248 Zillow
$626
Median Rent
47.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
2,643
Violent Crime/100K
11,894 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $626/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,643 violent crimes/100K (596% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (41.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 298/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.5323°N, 87.8912°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clarke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mobile Regional (MOB) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (3.0").