Jackson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
15,532 Population 1,445/sq mi density
$80,435 Median Income $37,258 per capita
$227,600 Home Value $275,544 Zillow
$955 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
82 Violent Crime/100K 1,042 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,435 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,600 home value, $955/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation476 ft (145 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density1,445/sq mi
Coordinates37.3823°N, 89.6662°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Nearest AirportCape Girardeau Regional (CGI)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.34"

Air Quality

AQI Median46.0
RatingGood
Good Days %59.3%
Unhealthy Days1

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.9 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 26 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 91 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 42 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 82 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 138 km
Jun 7, 2011 18 km NNW of Potosi, Missouri M3.9 133 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 61 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 132 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 72 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 140 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 78 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 115 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 74 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 63 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 72 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 73 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

573 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 964 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 18, 1957 EF5 86 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF4 48 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 96 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 36 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 58 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 66 km 10
Jun 22, 1969 EF4 87 km 4
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 39 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 75 km 0
Oct 24, 2021 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 71 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 11, 2006 EF3 57 km 2
May 6, 2003 EF3 0 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 30 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WYLIE KING 1 (6,077 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 WYLIE KING 1 6,077 96 km
2021 MILLER KING 4,130 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,313 100 km
2021 VICTORY 1-7 3,237 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 100 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 30 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 30 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,552 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 94 km
2024 ESSMAN SPRING RX 1,495 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,483 90 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 34 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,260 98 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 27 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 27 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,232 97 km
2019 KINKAID RX 1,215 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.5 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and January the driest (3.3").

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