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Jackson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,298 Population 635/sq mi density
$57,328 Median Income $36,381 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $201,384 Zillow
$702 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,328 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $702/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,328
24% below
$36,381 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
58% below
Zillow: $201,384
Median Rent
$702/mo
40% below
31.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
833/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
10.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°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)

Income
76%
Home Value
42%
Rent
60%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 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 2.6% (28% below 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 $201,384. 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.

Safety & Crime

Jackson reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 833/100K.

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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population3,298
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density635/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,328
Per Capita$36,381
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty10.1%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$702
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$201,384
Housing Units1,688
Rent Burden31.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property833/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain30.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.