Jackson County, Alabama
Among the top 24% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 24% of US counties
- top 4% for property tax rate
- top 5% for cost of living
- bottom 10% for sales tax
Jackson County is a county in Alabama with about 53,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for getting around. Standout strengths include property tax rate, cost of living, and property crime. It rates lower on walkability and sales tax.
Official websitejacksoncountyal.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 6.0 in4.3 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$47k15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 95% of US counties
Home Value$127k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$702better than 79% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 72% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.35%better than 96% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax9.29%better than 10% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden9.01%better than 60% of US counties
Unemployment6.0%better than 26% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)40°F67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation60.6 in96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.3 inbetter than 75% of US counties
Sunny Days227 daysbetter than 37% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 23% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk79.0better than 20% of US counties
School Quality49.8better than 39% of US counties
Violent Crime284/100kbetter than 84% of US counties
Property Crime230/100kbetter than 86% of US counties
Community
Population52,61870th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age43.065th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1937th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9725th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6890th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)88.8%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.2%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.2%34th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.4%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 29% of US counties
Walkability4.7/20better than 13% of US counties
Airport Distance92 mibetter than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.2%better than 49% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.57better than 31% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 27% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson County an affordable place to live?
- Jackson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $41k, better than 95% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $127k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $47k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $702 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jackson County safe?
- Jackson County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 284/100k (better than 84%). Property crime is 230/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 78°F in July and 40°F in January, with 60.6 in of annual precipitation and about 227 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 39% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jackson County?
- The average one-way commute in Jackson County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)