Jackson County, Illinois
Among the top 16% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 11% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 15% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 82% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 84% of US counties
- top 8% for park & nature access
- top 18% for school quality
- bottom 4% for property tax rate
Jackson County is a county in Illinois with about 53,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for weather. Standout strengths include park & nature access, school quality, and commute time. It rates lower on violent crime and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.jackson.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.2 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$45k12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$123k28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$757better than 65% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.94%better than 4% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 49% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.25%better than 13% of US counties
Unemployment8.1%better than 10% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.6 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.6 inbetter than 53% of US counties
Sunny Days241 daysbetter than 55% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk87.1better than 13% of US counties
School Quality79.8better than 82% of US counties
Violent Crime2157/100kbetter than 5% of US counties
Property Crime2280/100kbetter than 10% of US counties
Community
Population53,17670th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age32.64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)73.0%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.4%81st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.7%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.6%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.3%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 79% of US counties
Walkability6.5/20better than 65% of US counties
Airport Distance86 mibetter than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.4%better than 64% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.63better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 93% 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 $47k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $123k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $45k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $757 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jackson County safe?
- Jackson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2157/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2280/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 78°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.6 in of annual precipitation and about 241 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is above average, scoring better than 82% 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 20 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)