At a Glance
Median Income
$51,346
$24,101 per capita
Home Value
$203,100
Zillow: $134,618
Median Rent
$763/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
20.9% smoking rate
How Jakin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jakin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Jakin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Jakin residents earn a median household income of $51,346 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,101. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jakin is $203,100 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,618. Median rent is $763/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
12.0% of adults in Jakin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jakin has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population189
Median Age46.8 yrs
Density152/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans12.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,346
Per Capita$24,101
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$277M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,008
Housing
A
Home Value$203,100
Rent$763
Ownership63.5%
Zillow$134,618
Housing Units127
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity39.7%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death22,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain56.9 in/yr
Elevation167 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute31 min
Broadband60.8%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Jakin was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Dothan Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.