Jackson County, Georgia
Among the top 10% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 90% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 32% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
- top 7% for broadband access
- bottom 14% for commute time
Jackson County is a county in Georgia with about 77,000 residents. It grades A for weather and D for affordability. Standout strengths include broadband access, annual snowfall, and sunny days. It rates lower on monthly owner costs and commute time.
Official websitejacksoncountygov.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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Precipitation 4.7 in4.0 in
muggy 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$82k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$50kbetter than 20% of US counties
Home Value$281k85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 23% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 18% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.93%better than 44% of US counties
Income Tax5.50%better than 38% of US counties
Sales Tax7.38%better than 46% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.10%better than 24% of US counties
Unemployment3.6%better than 72% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)43°F75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.7 in81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.7 inbetter than 79% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 26% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk41.9better than 57% of US counties
School Quality47.9better than 34% of US counties
Violent Crime538/100kbetter than 68% of US counties
Property Crime955/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Community
Population77,03377th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.921st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3256th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5978th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.6%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.1%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.2%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.4%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 14% of US counties
Walkability5.6/20better than 35% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access91.2%better than 93% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.99better than 54% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 68% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson County an affordable place to live?
- Jackson County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $50k, better than 20% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $281k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $82k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $1k 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 538/100k (better than 68%). Property crime is 955/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 80°F in July and 43°F in January, with 52.7 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 34% 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 31 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)