Jackson Junction, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Chickasaw County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
30 Population 5/sq mi density
$92,500 Home Value $86,685 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson Junction, IA

At a Glance

Home Value
$92,500
67% below
Zillow: $86,685
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
17% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

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)

Home Value
33%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson Junction a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population30
Median Age66.2 yrs
Density5/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.1%

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%

Health

Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,659/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.8 in/yr
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
Broadband52.9%
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.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.