Jackson County, Michigan
Among the top 7% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 88% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 66% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
- top 11% for comfortable days
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 17% for violent crime
Jackson County is a county in Michigan with about 161,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, sales tax, and broadband access. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiteco.jackson.mi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 3.8 in2.0 in
humid 89%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$167k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$920better than 32% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 51% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.34%better than 21% of US counties
Income Tax4.92%better than 50% of US counties
State 4.30% + Local 0.62%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.46%better than 33% of US counties
Unemployment6.3%better than 23% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation34.8 in32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.3 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days251 daysbetter than 65% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 70% of US counties
Comfortable Days97 daysbetter than 89% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk76.5better than 23% of US counties
School Quality71.1better than 75% of US counties
Violent Crime1437/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Property Crime1364/100kbetter than 30% of US counties
Community
Population160,63787th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.147th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2750th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0682nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1930th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)83.0%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.8%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)3.8%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.8%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 63% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 39% of US counties
Airport Distance55 mibetter than 77% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.5%better than 81% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.10better than 73% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 74% 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 $43k, better than 77% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $920 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 1437/100k (better than 17%). Property crime is 1364/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 72°F in July and 24°F in January, with 34.8 in of annual precipitation and about 251 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is above average, scoring better than 75% 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)