Jackson, OH
Full City Profile · Ohio · Jackson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,222
Population
688/sq mi density
$53,609
Median Income
$35,663 per capita
$128,300
Home Value
$177,492 Zillow
$784
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
291
Violent Crime/100K
2,052 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,609 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
291 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches. The area receives 20.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 688/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0445°N, 82.6447°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 82.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 29°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and November the driest (2.9").