At a Glance
Median Income
$48,292
$23,074 per capita
Home Value
$55,200
Zillow: $107,203
Median Rent
$833/mo
13.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
19.5% 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
3.3 / 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 $48,292 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,074. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% 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 $107,203. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population688
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density681/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,292
Per Capita$23,074
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$739M
Avg Weekly Wage$951
Housing
A+
Home Value$55,200
Rent$833
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$107,203
Housing Units287
Rent Burden13.6%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death14,714/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation108 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute23 min
Broadband63.0%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Jackson was founded in 1741.
The median home in Jackson was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Halifax/Northampton Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.