Wisconsin · Metropolitan Area
Jackson is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 7,882. Residents earn $95,960 per year, which is 28% above the national average.
Based on current data, Jackson receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Jackson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jackson is $95,960, 28% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Jackson is $295,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Jackson is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 326 per 100,000, 83% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $95,960 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,288 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,121 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,085 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,910 |
| County GDP | $9,202M |
| Restaurants | 294 |
| Healthcare | 338 |
| Retail | 359 |
| Manufacturing | 337 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,741 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.94% |
| Commute Time | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |
| Census Median | $295,600 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $406,915 |
| Median List Price | $412,450 |
| Median List Price | $412,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $247 |
| Homes Sold | 10 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 5.6% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,123 |
| 3% below US avg |
| Studio | $671 |
| 1 Bedroom | $787 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $973 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,167 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,479 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,741 |
| 64% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.94% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 23.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,784/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 338 |
| Total Violent | 103.9/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 103.9/100K |
| Total Property | 326.5/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 44.5/100K |
| Theft | 207.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 20°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.6 inches |
| 14% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 85.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,037/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3199°N, 88.1641°W |
| County FIPS | 55131 |
Winner: Republican by 36.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.4% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.21 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,037/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.9 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 338 |
| Restaurants | 294 |
| Retail Stores | 359 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 26.5 min |
| Work from Home | 14.8% |