Jackson, SC

Full City Profile · South Carolina · Aiken County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,782 Population 506/sq mi density
$37,067 Median Income $30,510 per capita
$192,000 Home Value $131,779 Zillow
$540 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
67 Violent Crime/100K 936 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$37,067 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$192,000 home value, $540/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Jackson, SC

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,067
51% below
$30,510 per capita
Home Value
$192,000
32% below
Zillow: $131,779
Median Rent
$540/mo
54% below
22.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
82% below
936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
57% below
81.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
3% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

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)

Income
49%
Home Value
68%
Rent
46%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 2.4% (33% 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 $131,779. 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 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 936/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population1,782
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density506/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$37,067
Per Capita$30,510
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$10,365M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,218

Housing

B+
Home Value$192,000
Rent$540
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$131,779
Housing Units1,089
Rent Burden22.5%

Crime

F
Violent67/100K
Property936/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,449/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation203 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+81.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Jackson was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 302 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.