Jackson, KY

Jackson is a small town in Kentucky with a population of 2,128. Residents earn $34,317 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

3.2 /5.0

B Good

2,128 Population 848/sq mi density

$34,317 Median Income $25,330 per capita

$75,900 Home Value $82,699 Zillow

$494 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent

55°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

Overall

3.2 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

C+

Economy

2.7 / 5.0

$34,317 median income, 4.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$75,900 home value, $494/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.0% bachelor's degree or higher

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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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Historic Markers

Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database

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Haunted Places

Locations with documented reports of paranormal activity and sightings

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UFO Sightings

Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database

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Bigfoot Sightings

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4 reported haunted locations found near Jackson, KY.

Name	Description
Combs cemetery	Many sightings and noises within the grave yard.
Frozen Creek	July 5, 1939, Frozen Creek was suddenly flooded killing hundreds. One of the most tragic events in Eastern Kentucky History. Supposedly you can hear children's cries at this site which was once a school/church before the flood.
Jackson Independent School	Haunted by a young girl who met her death after falling down a flight of stairs during a fire alarm. - October 2004 correction/additional information: It was a young girl who suffered from seizures. She had one on the stairs one night during a PTA meeting. It was in the 20s or 30s.There have been lockers opened during the night, books scattered up and down the halls.The face of a little girl in the window at night; janitors have chased the apparition down the hall, thinking it was a real chil...
Jefferson Hotel	Many can hear the sounds of the man who was gunned down on the entrance steps.