Jackson County, Iowa
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 52% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 59% of US counties
- top 14% for cost of living
- top 15% for comfortable days
Jackson County is a county in Iowa with about 19,000 residents. It grades B+ for weather and C for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, comfortable days, and park & nature access. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.jackson.ia.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.5 in1.6 in
humid 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 86% of US counties
Home Value$162k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$726better than 73% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.21%better than 27% of US counties
Income Tax6.00%better than 21% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.10%better than 24% of US counties
Unemployment4.2%better than 61% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)20°F13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation37.3 in36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall31.9 inbetter than 27% of US counties
Sunny Days235 daysbetter than 48% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 61% of US counties
Comfortable Days94 daysbetter than 85% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk36.1better than 62% of US counties
School Quality55.4better than 52% of US counties
Violent Crime838/100kbetter than 46% of US counties
Property Crime1001/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Community
Population19,47041st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.073rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2737th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)94.7%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.7%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.5%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time24 minbetter than 52% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 63% of US counties
Airport Distance135 mibetter than 30% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.4%better than 50% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.54better than 43% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 76% 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 $42k, better than 86% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $726 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jackson County safe?
- Jackson County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 838/100k (better than 46%). Property crime is 1001/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 73°F in July and 20°F in January, with 37.3 in of annual precipitation and about 235 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is about average, scoring better than 52% 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 24 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)