At a Glance
Median Income
$51,552
$29,887 per capita
Home Value
$195,000
Zillow: $220,990
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
34.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
971/100K
3,696/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.7%
20.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jackson a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 $51,552 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,887. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,988 business establishments, including 253 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jackson is $195,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,990. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 34.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Jackson reports 971 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 156% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,696/100K. The murder rate is 25.4/100K.
Education
26.6% of adults in Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jackson has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population68,098
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,160/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$51,552
Per Capita$29,887
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$8,548M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,000
Rent$1,094
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$220,990
Housing Units29,811
Rent Burden34.3%
Crime
F
Violent971/100K
Property3,696/100K
Murder25.4/100K
Assault756/100K
Burglary559/100K
Health
Obesity45.7%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking20.5%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.9 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation459 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Jackson was founded in 1821.
The median home in Jackson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.
There are 253 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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