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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 has a cool climate with 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.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,311 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 635/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6257°N, 94.9886°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Martin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").