Jackson County, Kentucky
Among the top 2% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade A+, better than 98% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
- top 7% for cost of living
- top 8% for violent crime
- bottom 1% for commute time
Jackson County is a county in Kentucky with about 13,000 residents. It grades A+ for affordability and F for getting around. Standout strengths include cost of living, violent crime, and monthly owner costs. It rates lower on walkability and commute time.
Official websitejacksoncountyky.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Wet · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.8 in3.4 in
muggy 90%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$39k5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 93% of US counties
Home Value$102k13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$652better than 88% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 91% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.60%better than 76% of US counties
Income Tax4.50%better than 62% of US counties
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.06%better than 77% of US counties
Unemployment6.0%better than 27% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)35°F54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation51.3 in77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall15.6 inbetter than 45% of US counties
Sunny Days230 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 45% of US counties
Comfortable Days81 daysbetter than 54% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk24.2better than 74% of US counties
School Quality43.5better than 23% of US counties
Violent Crime108/100kbetter than 92% of US counties
Property Crime423/100kbetter than 77% of US counties
Community
Population13,00229th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.945th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0051st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+8098th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)97.2%100th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.2%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.1%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%14th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.5%9th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time42 minbetter than 1% of US counties
Walkability3.9/20better than 3% of US counties
Airport Distance109 mibetter than 43% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.0%better than 48% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.69better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 83% 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 $41k, better than 93% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $102k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $39k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $652 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 108/100k (better than 92%). Property crime is 423/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 76°F in July and 35°F in January, with 51.3 in of annual precipitation and about 230 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 23% 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 42 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)