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Jackson Center, PA

Pennsylvania

Jackson Center is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 164. Residents earn $57,083 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
164 Population 144/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $31,303 per capita
$125,000 Home Value
$725 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,083 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $725/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,083
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $125,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.9%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent $725
38% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.3%
23% higher than US avg

How Jackson Center Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population164
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$31,303
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$5,515M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$725
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units90
Rent Burden9.0%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.0%
Libraries5

Is Jackson Center a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jackson Center receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Jackson Center offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jackson Center is $57,083, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jackson Center is $125,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Jackson Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Jackson Center has a population of 164 with a density of 144 people per square mile. The median age is 51.5 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

164
Total Population
144
People / sq mi
51.5yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Jackson Center vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jackson Center vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jackson Center is $57,083, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Jackson Center vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,083
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,303
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041
IRS Avg AGI$62,842

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.3%
23% above US avg
Establishments (County)2,857
County GDP$5,515M

Business (County)

Restaurants251
Healthcare407
Retail423
Manufacturing186

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.34%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.7 min
Drive Alone67.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Jackson Center is $125,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $725 (38% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$125,000
56% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$120
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio110.7%
Price Drops0.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$725
38% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied90.7%
Housing Units90
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,174
19% above US avg
Effective Rate3.34%
Jackson Center has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area enjoys 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average48.5°F
10% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,301 ft (397 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density144/sq mi
Coordinates41.2731°N, 80.1397°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42085
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 30.2-point margin. 75.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.7%
D 34.5%

Winner: Republican by 30.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.9%
56% below US avg
High School+87.3%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score5.95
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density144/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access75.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities407
Restaurants251
Retail Stores423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.7 min
Drive Alone67.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.4%

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