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Jackson, KY
Kentucky · Breathitt County
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
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Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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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
82
Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration
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Historic Markers
5
Officially designated historical markers from the Historical Marker Database
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Bigfoot Sightings
1
Eyewitness reports filed with the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization
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Historic Markers Near Jackson, KY
5 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Jackson, KY.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Breathitt County | Marker is on Main Street. |
| Breathitt Volunteers | Memorial is on Main Street. |
| Quicksand — 1864 | Confederate Raids and Invasions, and a Federal Retreat, in Kentucky. Marker is at the intersection of Kentucky Route 15 and Route 1089, on the left when traveling north on State Route 15. |
| "Bloody Breathitt" | Marker is on Main Street. |
| Bitter Antagonism | Marker is on Old Kentucky 15 (Kentucky Route 205) 3 miles Jackson. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font> |