At a Glance
Median Income
$42,848
$23,984 per capita
Home Value
$94,700
Zillow: $183,802
Median Rent
$874/mo
37.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,108/100K
4,135/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.6%
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.1%
21.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 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 $42,848 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,984. The unemployment rate stands at 6.6% (83% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,104 business establishments, including 259 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $94,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,802. Median rent is $874/month, with 37.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 1,108 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 191% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,135/100K. The murder rate is 12.3/100K.
Education
15.3% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population31,206
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density2,897/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,848
Per Capita$23,984
Unemployment6.6%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$9,061M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,195
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,700
Rent$874
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$183,802
Housing Units14,797
Rent Burden37.1%
Crime
F
Violent1,108/100K
Property4,135/100K
Murder12.3/100K
Assault825/100K
Burglary634/100K
Health
Obesity45.1%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking21.7%
Heart Disease7.6%
Premature Death9,855/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain32.2 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation951 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries14
Did You Know?
Jackson was founded in 1829.
The median home in Jackson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Capital Region International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
There are 259 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.
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