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Jackson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Northampton County County
Jackson, NC
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 $48,292 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,074. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $55,200 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,989. Median rent is $833/month, with 13.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 1,746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 359% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,678/100K.
Education
18.3% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.