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Jackson, SC
Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County
Jackson, SC
At a Glance
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)
Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jackson residents earn a median household income of $37,067 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,510. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,807 business establishments, including 302 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $192,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,477. Median rent is $540/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 223 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,842/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 81.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.