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Jackson, WY

Full City Profile · Wyoming · Teton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
10,746 Population 3,630/sq mi density
$112,609 Median Income $66,488 per capita
$1,228,700 Home Value $1,908,868 Zillow
$1,975 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
477 Violent Crime/100K 2,123 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$112,609 median income, 1.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$1,228,700 home value, $1,975/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
477 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. The area receives 78.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 60°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average38.0°F
30% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average60°F (16°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,172 ft (1,881 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density3,630/sq mi
Coordinates43.4719°N, 110.7753°W
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
CountyTeton County County
Nearest AirportJackson Hole (JAC)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.6"
54% below US avg
Snowfall 78.2"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.4 / 100
Community Resilience23.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Volcano Very Low
Avalanche Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1,921 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 19, 2025.

Feb 3, 1994 4 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M5.8 81 km
Apr 21, 2001 29 km WSW of Freedom, Idaho M5.3 79 km
Sep 2, 2017 12 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M5.3 107 km
Jan 7, 2004 20 km ESE of Kelly, Wyoming M5.0 34 km
Sep 10, 2017 9 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M5.0 114 km
Mar 30, 2014 22 km S of Mammoth, Wyoming M4.8 145 km
Sep 21, 2013 20 km W of Fort Washakie, Wyoming M4.8 145 km
Feb 11, 1994 3 km SSE of Auburn, Wyoming M4.8 81 km
Aug 27, 2016 4 km ENE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.8 44 km
Aug 5, 2010 19 km E of Kelly, Wyoming M4.8 34 km
Sep 11, 2017 9 km NW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.7 116 km
Sep 3, 2017 15 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 109 km
Sep 3, 2017 10 km E of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 109 km
Feb 4, 1994 4 km WNW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.7 87 km
Dec 28, 1993 38 km NE of Bondurant, Wyoming M4.7 52 km
Sep 10, 2017 12 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.7 112 km
Sep 6, 2017 11 km NNW of Georgetown, Idaho M4.6 114 km
Feb 7, 1994 4 km SW of Fairview, Wyoming M4.5 93 km
Sep 4, 2017 13 km ESE of Soda Springs, Idaho M4.5 109 km
Feb 10, 1994 3 km WSW of Auburn, Wyoming M4.4 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

24 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 1 injury.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 21, 1987 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 12, 2022 EF2 24 km 0
Sep 4, 2016 EF1 62 km 0
Jun 4, 1991 EF1 83 km 0
Apr 17, 1988 EF1 83 km 0
May 15, 1984 EF1 86 km 0
Apr 21, 1981 EF1 100 km 0
Jul 24, 1980 EF1 83 km 0
Jul 8, 1980 EF1 85 km 0
Jun 20, 1977 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 30, 1975 EF1 84 km 0
Aug 25, 1955 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 2, 2019 EF0 86 km 0
Nov 17, 2017 EF0 86 km 0
May 31, 2014 EF0 64 km 0
May 28, 2008 EF0 93 km 0
Jul 2, 2004 EF0 81 km 0
Jun 8, 1995 EF0 89 km 0
Jun 29, 1987 EF0 83 km 0
Apr 27, 1987 EF0 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yellowstone (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yellowstone Caldera(s) 2,805 m (9,203 ft) -1350 107 km
Hell's Half Acre Shield 1,631 m (5,351 ft) -3250 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MINK (135,433 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 MINK 135,433 94 km
1988 HUCK 123,437 72 km
1988 SNAKE 95,233 94 km
2018 ROOSEVELT 55,330 56 km
2016 HENRYS CREEK 52,988 80 km
2016 CLIFF CREEK 36,131 37 km
2012 NORTH BUFFALO 28,324 73 km
1988 REDSHOSHONE COMPLEX 27,443 99 km
2013 HARDLUCK 25,911 99 km
1988 RED 21,341 95 km
2016 BERRY 20,783 64 km
2006 PURDY 18,653 60 km
1988 FALLS 16,607 80 km
2016 LAVA MOUNTAIN 14,652 72 km
2008 NEW FORK 14,481 86 km
2011 RED ROCK COMPLEX 10,046 36 km
1994 ROBINSON 8,629 87 km
2007 HORSE CREEK 8,149 68 km
1988 TRAIL CREEK 7,965 57 km
2000 TETON COMPLEX (ENOS) 7,961 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 2.2 in Wettest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.5 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 35°F (2°C) 1.4 in
May 45°F (7°C) 2.0 in
June 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
July 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 59°F (15°C) 1.3 in
September 50°F (10°C) 1.5 in
October 40°F (4°C) 1.4 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.9 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 15°F in December to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (1.2").

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