Jackson County, Indiana
Among the top 11% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A, better than 89% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 48% of US counties
- top 10% for comfortable days
- top 13% for park & nature access
Jackson County is a county in Indiana with about 46,000 residents. It grades A for affordability and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and unemployment. It rates lower on amenities nearby and school quality.
Official websitejacksoncounty.in.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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65%37%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.0 in3.4 in
muggy 81%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$66k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 68% of US counties
Home Value$161k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$905better than 34% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 71% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.51%better than 85% of US counties
Income Tax4.70%better than 57% of US counties
State 3.20% + Local 1.50%
Sales Tax7.00%better than 61% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.27%better than 75% of US counties
Unemployment2.7%better than 86% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)31°F40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation49.4 in71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall10.1 inbetter than 54% of US counties
Sunny Days225 daysbetter than 36% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 41% of US counties
Comfortable Days98 daysbetter than 90% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk52.9better than 46% of US counties
School Quality45.0better than 27% of US counties
Violent Crime618/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Crime867/100kbetter than 52% of US counties
Community
Population46,21267th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.532nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2344th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0159th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5471st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.0%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.1%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)8.2%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 64% of US counties
Walkability6.1/20better than 51% of US counties
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access80.3%better than 33% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.65better than 32% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 87% 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 $44k, better than 68% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $161k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $66k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $905 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 618/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 867/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 75°F in July and 31°F in January, with 49.4 in of annual precipitation and about 225 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 27% 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 23 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)