Jackson, OH

Ohio · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
6,222 Population
$53,609 Median Income
$128,300 Home Value
$784 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
206 Violent Crime / 100K
33.3 yrs Median Age
17.5% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.4
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.4
Education

People

Population6,222
Median Age33.3 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 91.7%

Economy

3.4/5
Median Income$53,609
Per Capita Income$35,663
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty Rate18.4%
County GDP$1,314M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$128,300
Zillow Value$168,524
Median Rent$784
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$973

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Depression30.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime206/100K
Property Crime4,255/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft142.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Jan / Jul29° / 72°
Rain45 in/yr
Snow21 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.4/5
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.82
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute16 min
Work From Home5.1%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$53,609
Home Value$128,300
Median Rent$784
Poverty Rate18.4%
Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
Unemployment1.5%
Violent Crime206.4 /100K
Avg Temperature51.5°F

Population & Age

Total Population6,222
Population Density688 per sq mi
Median Age33.3 years
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Male 48.1%
Female 51.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 91.7% Black 1.4% Hispanic 1.4% Other 5.5%
White91.7%
Black or African American1.4%
Hispanic or Latino1.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races5.5%

Language

English Only96.9%
Spanish Speakers3.1%
English 96.9% Spanish 3.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability22.4%
Health Insurance91.4%

Income

29% below avg
Median Household Income$53,609
Per Capita Income$35,663
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$882
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,156

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.5%
Poverty Rate18.4%
Total Establishments (County)755
County GDP$1,314M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation59
Healthcare Facilities85
Retail Stores121
Manufacturing27
Total Establishments755

Industry Mix

Restaurants 59 Healthcare 85 Retail 121 Manufacturing 27

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,156
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,048

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time16.4 min
Work From Home5.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

54% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$128,300
Zillow Home Value Index$168,524

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$249,900
Price Per Sq Ft$99
Homes Sold (month)3
Sale-to-List Ratio92.2%
Price Drops8.3%
Active Inventory12

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied54.8%

Rental Costs

33% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$784

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$736
1 Bedroom$762
2 Bedroom$973
3 Bedroom$1,256
4 Bedroom$1,344

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,048
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.38%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Asthma11.8%
COPD9.0%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.4%
Physical Inactivity32.3%
Depression30.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)21.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.8%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.4%
Regular Checkup76.9%
Premature Death Rate13,453 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.2 / 10
Exercise Access46.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)85
Restaurants (County)59

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime206.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape31.8 /100K
Robbery79.4 /100K
Aggravated Assault95.3 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime4,255.3 /100K
Burglary539.9 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,572.6 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft142.9 /100K
Arson15.9 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)5

Temperature

29°F Jan 72°F Jul
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Average51.5°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation45.1 in
Annual Snowfall20.7 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Land Area9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density688 per sq mi
Latitude39.0445°
Longitude-82.6447°
County FIPS39079

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 20.7%

Republican +58.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.5%
High School+92.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.82

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, not adjacent
Population Density688 per sq mi
Land Area9.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)1
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)5

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