At a Glance
Median Income
$45,000
$27,563 per capita
Violent Crime
3,636/100K
43,636/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.1%
77.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.0%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
263 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?
C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jacksonville residents earn a median household income of $45,000 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,563. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Jacksonville reports 3,636 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 857% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 43,636/100K.
Education
7.1% of adults in Jacksonville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population106
Median Age49.3 yrs
Density964/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans85.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$45,000
Per Capita$27,563
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty8.6%
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$252,434
Housing Units56
Rent Burden27.9%
Crime
F
Violent3,636/100K
Property43,636/100K
Health
Obesity34.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days263/yr
Rain40.2 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation866 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.1%
High School+77.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband54.0%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jacksonville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Kirksville Regional (35 miles).
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.