Jacksonville, OH

Ohio

Jacksonville is a small town in Ohio with a population of 343. Residents earn $64,135 per year, which is 15% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
343 Population 1,429/sq mi density
$64,135 Median Income $31,557 per capita
$74,400 Home Value
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,135 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,400 home value
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,135
15% lower than US avg
Home Value $74,400
74% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.9%
65% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.2%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.3%
41% lower than US avg

How Jacksonville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population343
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density1,429/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 99%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,135
Per Capita$31,557
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$2,745M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units187
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity39.2%
Uninsured10.4%
Smoking22.3%
Depression32.2%
Heart Disease7.1%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation700 ft (213 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband70.3%
Libraries8

Is Jacksonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Jacksonville receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Jacksonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Jacksonville is $64,135, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Jacksonville is $74,400, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Jacksonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches, including 17.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Jacksonville has a population of 343 with a density of 1,429 people per square mile. The median age is 51.4 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.5%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

343
Total Population
1,429
People / sq mi
51.4yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Jacksonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Jacksonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Jacksonville is $64,135, which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Jacksonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,135
15% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,557
Avg Weekly Wage$964
IRS Avg AGI$58,394

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.3%
41% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,359
County GDP$2,745M

Business (County)

Restaurants154
Healthcare148
Retail169
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,988
43% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.9 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Jacksonville is $74,400, 74% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$74,400
74% below US avg
Median List Price$85,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$85,000
$/Sq Ft$124
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio102.9%
Price Drops100.0%
Inventory1

Rental Costs

Rent Burden20.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$816
1 Bedroom$873
2 Bedrooms$1,092
3 Bedrooms$1,388
4 Bedrooms$1,550

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied89.0%
Housing Units187
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,988
43% above US avg
Effective Rate6.70%
In Jacksonville, 39.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 10.4% of residents lack health insurance. 22.3% are current smokers. 32.2% report depression. 30.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Jacksonville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.2%
22% above US avg
Diabetes13.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
High Blood Pressure37.3%
Asthma12.3%
COPD10.1%
Cancer7.7%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking22.3%
59% above US avg
Binge Drinking19.7%
Physical Inactivity30.4%
Depression32.2%
Mental Distress22.5%
Physical Distress16.3%
Short Sleep41.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.6%
Uninsured10.4%
21% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.8%
Dental Visits55.4%
Premature Death9,988/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.3/10
Exercise Access72.0%
Healthcare Facilities148
Jacksonville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.6 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average52.2°F
3% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches
9% above US avg
Snowfall17.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation700 ft (213 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,429/sq mi
Coordinates39.4759°N, 82.0795°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS39009
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 11.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.8-point margin. 70.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.2%
D 54.9%

Winner: Democrat by 10.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.9%
65% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+7.7%
School Test Score5.90
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density1,429/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.3%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities148
Restaurants154
Retail Stores169

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.9 min
Drive Alone93.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

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