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Jackson, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Breathitt County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,128 Population 848/sq mi density
$34,317 Median Income $25,330 per capita
$75,900 Home Value $82,699 Zillow
$494 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$34,317 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,900 home value, $494/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Parks & Recreation in Jackson (22)

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
State Park
1,018 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
State Park
617 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Carter Caves State Resort Park
State Park
1,664 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
State Park
459 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a ca...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Biking, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Caving, Guided Tours, Hiking, Backcountry Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Park Film, Shopping, Bookstore and Park Store
Weather: Summers at Cumberland Gap are hot and humid, with temperatures commonly in the mid to upper 90s. Winters are generally mild with rain and some periods of snow January through March. Temperatures usual...
Dawkins Line Rail Trail
State Park
455 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site
State Park
11 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Boonesborough State Park
State Park
161 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Grayson Lake State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
State Park
3,440 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Indian Mountain
State Park
210 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
State Park
542 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Kingdom Come State Park
State Park
1,230 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Bridge State Resort Park
State Park
1,209 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Natural Tunnel State Park
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paintsville Lake State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pine Mountain State Resort Park
State Park
779 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail
State Park
3,274 acres. Closed
Entrance: $0
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park
State Park
1 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park
State Park
Closed
Entrance: $0
Wilderness Road State Park
State Park
394 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Yatesville Lake State Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0