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Mount Jackson, PA

Pennsylvania · Lawrence County · Metropolitan Area

Mount Jackson is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 483. Residents earn $46,058 per year, which is 39% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
483 Population 360/sq mi density
$46,058 Median Income $34,441 per capita
$142,400 Home Value
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,058 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$142,400 home value
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $46,058
39% lower than US avg
Home Value $142,400
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.0%
23% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.6%
47% lower than US avg

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

People

Population483
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density360/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,058
Per Capita$34,441
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$4,200M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,400
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden30.7%

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation1,169 ft (356 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+87.2%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.0%
Libraries4

Is Mount Jackson a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Mount Jackson receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 below-average incomes. Mount Jackson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Mount Jackson is $46,058, 39% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Mount Jackson is $142,400, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Mount Jackson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Mount Jackson has a population of 483 with a density of 360 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.2%), with 4.6% Black.

Population

483
Total Population
360
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.2%
Female 41.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Mount Jackson vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Other Languages100%

Social Characteristics

Mount Jackson vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Mount Jackson is $46,058, which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Mount Jackson vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$46,058
39% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,441
Avg Weekly Wage$1,018
IRS Avg AGI$63,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.6%
47% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,000
County GDP$4,200M

Business (County)

Restaurants164
Healthcare280
Retail253
Manufacturing126

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Drive Alone96.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Mount Jackson is $142,400, 49% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,400
49% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden30.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,252
50% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
Mount Jackson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,169 ft (356 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates40.9681°N, 80.4323°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLawrence County County
County FIPS42073
Mount Jackson is located in Lawrence County County. It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 33.8-point margin. 97.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 66.5%
D 32.8%

Winner: Republican by 33.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.0%
23% below US avg
High School+87.2%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density360/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi
CountyLawrence County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access97.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities280
Restaurants164
Retail Stores253

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)7

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Drive Alone96.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

Oakland CDP (Lawrence County), PA 1,309 pop · 3.5 mi Oakwood, PA 2,263 pop · 4.0 mi New Castle, PA 21,727 pop · 4.9 mi New Castle Northwest, PA 1,589 pop · 5.5 mi New Middletown, OH 1,632 pop · 6.6 mi New Beaver, PA 1,377 pop · 6.6 mi Lowellville, OH 1,047 pop · 7.5 mi Struthers, OH 9,995 pop · 10.1 mi Poland, OH 2,415 pop · 10.3 mi Ellwood City, PA 7,575 pop · 10.7 mi East Palestine, OH 4,699 pop · 10.7 mi Big Beaver, PA 1,793 pop · 10.8 mi Campbell, OH 7,812 pop · 11.2 mi Ellport, PA 1,125 pop · 11.5 mi
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