Jackson County, Kansas
Among the top 5% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 63% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 28% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 95% of US counties
- top 6% for park & nature access
- top 7% for unemployment
- bottom 18% for comfortable days
Jackson County is a county in Kansas with about 13,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and C for affordability. Standout strengths include park & nature access, unemployment, and sunny days. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and comfortable days.
Official websiteks-jackson.manatron.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.2 in
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Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 54% of US counties
Home Value$169k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$821better than 49% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 30% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.32%better than 21% of US counties
Income Tax5.70%better than 33% of US counties
Sales Tax8.75%better than 20% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.76%better than 19% of US counties
Unemployment2.1%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)29°F36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation36.6 in35th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall11.8 inbetter than 51% of US counties
Sunny Days265 daysbetter than 84% of US counties
Summer Humidity67°Fbetter than 37% of US counties
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 18% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk21.5better than 77% of US counties
School Quality64.4better than 67% of US counties
Violent Crime899/100kbetter than 42% of US counties
Property Crime951/100kbetter than 48% of US counties
Community
Population13,27430th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.743rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2749th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0372nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+4153rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)82.9%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)1.0%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.2%23rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)10.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time29 minbetter than 21% of US counties
Walkability5.1/20better than 21% of US counties
Airport Distance59 mibetter than 75% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.1%better than 62% of US counties
Amenities Nearby8.29better than 81% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 94% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson County an affordable place to live?
- Jackson County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 54% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $169k, 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 $821 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 899/100k (better than 42%). Property crime is 951/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 79°F in July and 29°F in January, with 36.6 in of annual precipitation and about 265 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is above average, scoring better than 67% 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 29 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)