At a Glance
Home Value
$92,500
Zillow: $86,685
Violent Crime
140/100K
644/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 sunny days/yr
How Jackson Junction Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jackson Junction's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jackson Junction a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson Junction is $92,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,685. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Jackson Junction reports 140 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 644/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Jackson Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson Junction has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population30
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans28.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$33,623
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,087M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
Housing
Home Value$92,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$86,685
Housing Units19
Rent Burden18.6%
Crime
F
Violent140/100K
Property644/100K
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,659/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,126 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband17.0%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Jackson Junction was built in 1985.
38.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northeast Iowa Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.392 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
