At a Glance
Median Income
$47,146
$24,119 per capita
Home Value
$179,600
Zillow: $206,903
Median Rent
$794/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
538/100K
3,691/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
90.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Jacksonville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jacksonville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $47,146 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,119. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,828 business establishments, including 232 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jacksonville is $179,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $206,903. Median rent is $794/month, with 29.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,691/100K. The murder rate is 8.0/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
90.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,345
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density1,315/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$47,146
Per Capita$24,119
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$6,288M
Avg Weekly Wage$988
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,600
Rent$794
Ownership50.7%
Zillow$206,903
Housing Units6,012
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent538/100K
Property3,691/100K
Murder8.0/100K
Assault345/100K
Burglary1,147/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,260/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain57.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation735 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+90.1%
Graduate+12.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed130 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Jacksonville was founded in 1833.
The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Anniston Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 130 Mbps.
There are 232 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.
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