Jackson Center, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
164 Population 144/sq mi density
$57,083 Median Income $31,303 per capita
$125,000 Home Value $189,681 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
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, 1.5% 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

Jackson Center, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,083
24% below
$31,303 per capita
Home Value
$125,000
56% below
Zillow: $189,681
Median Rent
$725/mo
38% below
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
87.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
15.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
27.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°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
76%
Home Value
44%
Rent
62%
Poverty
123%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 $57,083 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,303. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,857 business establishments, including 251 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jackson Center is $125,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,681. Median rent is $725/month, with 9.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

14.9% of adults in Jackson Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 87.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. Annual precipitation totals 45.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population164
Median Age51.5 yrs
Density144/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,083
Per Capita$31,303
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty15.3%
County GDP$5,515M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,041

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,000
Rent$725
Ownership90.7%
Zillow$189,681
Housing Units90
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking27.6%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death10,603/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain45.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,301 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+87.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.7%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Jackson Center was founded in 1882.
The median home in Jackson Center was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Venango Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 251 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.