At a Glance
Median Income
$84,063
$25,367 per capita
Home Value
$195,800
Zillow: $324,636
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
84.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
17.8% 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+
3.7 / 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 $84,063 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,367. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 50 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $195,800 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $324,636. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
13.3% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
84.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population281
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density624/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,063
Per Capita$25,367
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,419M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,144
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,800
Rent
Ownership93.8%
Zillow$324,636
Housing Units72
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death7,312/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,119 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+84.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute17 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Jackson was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.