Jackson, SC

South Carolina · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
1,782 Population
$37,067 Median Income
$192,000 Home Value
$540 Median Rent
65°F Avg Temperature
60.0 yrs Median Age
14.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.7
Economy
3.8
Affordability
2.2
Education

People

Population1,782
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 63.2%

Economy

3.7/5
Median Income$37,067
Per Capita Income$30,510
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty Rate2.2%
County GDP$10,365M

Housing

3.8/5
Home Value (Census)$192,000
Zillow Value$128,477
Median Rent$540
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,155

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Depression25.7%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain44 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 43 (Good)

Education

2.2/5
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.51
Libraries (County)7

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Work From Home4.0%
BroadbandN/A

How Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$37,067
Home Value$192,000
Median Rent$540
Poverty Rate2.2%
Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
Unemployment1.2%
Avg Temperature65.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,782
Population Density506 per sq mi
Median Age60.0 years
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Male 47.1%
Female 52.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 63.2% Black 31.4% Hispanic 2.2% Other 3.2%
White63.2%
Black or African American31.4%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.2%

Language

English Only98.9%
Spanish Speakers1.1%
English 98.9% Spanish 1.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability26.6%
Health Insurance91.9%

Income

51% below avg
Median Household Income$37,067
Per Capita Income$30,510
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,218
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$70,046

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.2%
Poverty Rate2.2%
Total Establishments (County)3,807
County GDP$10,365M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation302
Healthcare Facilities381
Retail Stores524
Manufacturing92
Total Establishments3,807

Industry Mix

Restaurants 302 Healthcare 381 Retail 524 Manufacturing 92

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$70,046
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,845

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time20.3 min
Work From Home4.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

32% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$192,000
Zillow Home Value Index$128,477

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied75.9%

Rental Costs

54% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$540

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$928
1 Bedroom$982
2 Bedroom$1,155
3 Bedroom$1,450
4 Bedroom$1,699

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,845
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.48%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
High Blood Pressure32.1%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.7%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.6%
Physical Inactivity25.6%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage91.9%
Regular Checkup77.7%
Premature Death Rate12,449 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.8 / 10
Exercise Access63.4%
Healthcare Facilities (County)381
Restaurants (County)302

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)28

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation44.1 in
Annual Snowfall0.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median43.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation203 ft (62 m)
Land Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density506 per sq mi
Latitude33.3286°
Longitude-81.7920°
County FIPS45003

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.3%
D 36.4%

Republican +25.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.6%
High School+81.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.51

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density506 per sq mi
Land Area3.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)7

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)28

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