At a Glance
Median Income
$44,508
$22,204 per capita
Home Value
$163,300
Zillow: $280,360
Median Rent
$818/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
143/100K
1,734/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
21.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jackson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jackson residents earn a median household income of $44,508 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,204. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $163,300 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $280,360. Median rent is $818/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 143 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,734/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population5,648
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density929/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$44,508
Per Capita$22,204
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$932
Housing
A+
Home Value$163,300
Rent$818
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$280,360
Housing Units1,833
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent143/100K
Property1,734/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault82/100K
Burglary286/100K
Health
Obesity42.8%
Diabetes15.8%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,208/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation692 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed147 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jackson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 147 Mbps.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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