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
$144,408 Zillow
$626
Median Rent
47.4% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
650
Violent Crime/100K
3,430 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, 21.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,000 home value, $626/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
650 violent crimes/100K (71% 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. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 48°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.8").