Jackson, MT

Full City Profile · Montana · Beaverhead County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
23 Population 24/sq mi density
$267,900 Home Value $376,060 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson, MT

At a Glance

Home Value
$267,900
5% below
Zillow: $376,060
Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
22% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.5%
17% below
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

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)

Home Value
95%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jackson is $267,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $376,060. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.

Education

26.3% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jackson has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population23
Median Age65.5 yrs
Density24/mi²
Male / Female17% / 83%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$19,900
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$673M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

Home Value$267,900
Rent
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$376,060
Housing Units22
Rent Burden30.6%

Health

Obesity26.5%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
Elevation6,479 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed42 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Jackson was built in 1947.
33.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Helena Regional (110 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
30.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.