North Carolina
Jackson is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 688. Residents earn $48,292 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jackson receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Jackson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jackson is $48,292, 36% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.4%, unemployment is notably high. 10.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Jackson is $55,200, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 82.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Jackson enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $48,292 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,074 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $951 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $52,956 |
| Unemployment | 10.4% |
| 189% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.4% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $739M |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,311 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.00% |
| Commute Time | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |
| Census Median | $55,200 |
| 80% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $104,989 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $840 |
| 1 Bedroom | $879 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $964 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,272 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,276 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,311 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.00% |
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 13.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.2% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| COPD | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.4% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 20.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.7% |
| Premature Death | 14,714/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 22.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3901°N, 77.4193°W |
| County FIPS | 37131 |
Winner: Democrat by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.3% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 82.5% |
| School Test Score | 5.47 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 681/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 17 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 23.1 min |
| Work from Home | 0.7% |