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Mount Jackson, VA
Full City Profile · Virginia · Shenandoah County County
Mount Jackson, VA
At a Glance
How Mount Jackson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mount Jackson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mount Jackson a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mount Jackson residents earn a median household income of $55,521 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,171. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,152 business establishments, including 101 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mount Jackson is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,410. Median rent is $966/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Mount Jackson reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 993/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.0% of adults in Mount Jackson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mount Jackson has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.