At a Glance
Median Income
$43,238
$26,868 per capita
Home Value
$108,200
Zillow: $86,367
Median Rent
$1,018/mo
34.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.4%
20.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.5%
18.7% 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
3.4 / 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 $43,238 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,868. The unemployment rate stands at 9.4% (161% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,699 business establishments, including 493 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $108,200 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $86,367. Median rent is $1,018/month, with 34.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
28.6% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population149,827
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,341/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,238
Per Capita$26,868
Unemployment9.4%
Poverty20.9%
County GDP$15,444M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,143
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,200
Rent$1,018
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$86,367
Housing Units75,102
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity46.5%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking18.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death16,086/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation361 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 26% / D 72%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations19
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Jackson was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 493 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.