Jacob City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
224 Population 73/sq mi density
$33,333 Median Income $24,543 per capita
$69,800 Home Value $128,809 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$33,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Jacob City, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,333
56% below
$24,543 per capita
Home Value
$69,800
75% below
Zillow: $128,809
Median Rent
$743/mo
36% below
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.5%
99% below
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.2%
44% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

How Jacob City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Jacob City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
25%
Rent
64%
Poverty
60%
Bachelor's
1%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Jacob City a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Jacob City residents earn a median household income of $33,333 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,543. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,052 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Jacob City is $69,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,809. Median rent is $743/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Education

0.5% of adults in Jacob City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (99% below the national average). 86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Jacob City has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population224
Median Age55.2 yrs
Density73/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$33,333
Per Capita$24,543
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$1,986M
Avg Weekly Wage$910

Housing

A+
Home Value$69,800
Rent$743
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$128,809
Housing Units144
Rent Burden33.8%

Health

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,579/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation157 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+0.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute25 min
Broadband50.7%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Jacob City was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.