Jackson, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Madison County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
68,098
Population
1,160/sq mi density
$51,552
Median Income
$29,887 per capita
$195,000
Home Value
$224,512 Zillow
$1,094
Median Rent
34.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
952
Violent Crime/100K
3,182 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$51,552 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $1,094/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
952 violent crimes/100K (150% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 58.5 sq mi (151.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6541°N, 88.8350°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").