Jackson County, Florida
Among the top 1% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 99% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 50% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 73% of US counties
- top 1% for estimated total tax burden
- top 2% for park & nature access
- bottom 6% for summer humidity
Jackson County is a county in Florida with about 48,000 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, park & nature access, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on school quality and summer humidity.
Official websitejacksoncountyfl.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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72%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.8 in3.9 in
oppressive 88%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 94% of US counties
Home Value$113k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$756better than 66% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 87% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.55%better than 81% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden3.66%better than 99% of US counties
Unemployment4.7%better than 49% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)51°F92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F86th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.5 in91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 96% of US counties
Sunny Days242 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 6% of US counties
Comfortable Days93 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk75.7better than 24% of US counties
School Quality38.6better than 13% of US counties
Violent Crime317/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Property Crime328/100kbetter than 82% of US counties
Community
Population47,70468th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age42.964th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.1894th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3950th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)65.2%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.2%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.6%48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 31% of US counties
Walkability5.2/20better than 24% of US counties
Airport Distance203 mibetter than 13% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access78.7%better than 26% of US counties
Amenities Nearby5.03better than 67% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 98% 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 94% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $113k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $756 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 317/100k (better than 82%). Property crime is 328/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 83°F in July and 51°F in January, with 57.5 in of annual precipitation and about 242 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 13% 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)