Jackson, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Jackson, MO
At a Glance
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)
Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jackson residents earn a median household income of $80,435 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,258. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $227,600 , 19% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,544. Median rent is $955/month, with 25.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,042/100K.
Education
35.7% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6% above the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.