Jackson Center, OH

Full City Profile · Ohio · Shelby County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,369 Population 796/sq mi density
$59,728 Median Income $44,726 per capita
$138,200 Home Value $222,137 Zillow
$693 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,728 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,200 home value, $693/mo rent
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson Center, OH

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,728
21% below
$44,726 per capita
Home Value
$138,200
51% below
Zillow: $222,137
Median Rent
$693/mo
40% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.8%
26% below
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Jackson Center Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
49%
Rent
60%
Poverty
107%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jackson Center residents earn a median household income of $59,728 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,726. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,138 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jackson Center is $138,200 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,137. Median rent is $693/month, with 21.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.

Education

24.8% of adults in Jackson Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jackson Center has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,369
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density796/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.1%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$59,728
Per Capita$44,726
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$4,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,194

Housing

A+
Home Value$138,200
Rent$693
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$222,137
Housing Units590
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,916/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain41.5 in/yr
Elevation1,031 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Jackson Center was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.400 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.