At a Glance
Median Income
$57,328
$36,381 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
Zillow: $207,392
Median Rent
$702/mo
31.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.1% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jackson residents earn a median household income of $57,328 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,381. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,392. Median rent is $702/month, with 31.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
27.8% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,298
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,328
Per Capita$36,381
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$702
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$207,392
Housing Units1,688
Rent Burden31.0%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.5 in/yr
Elevation1,311 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute15 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Jackson was founded in 1856.
The median home in Jackson was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (67 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.