Jackson County, Minnesota
Among the top 3% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 62% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A+, better than 97% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
- top 5% for school quality
- top 7% for unemployment
- bottom 6% for income tax
Jackson County is a county in Minnesota with about 9,990 residents. It grades A+ for safety & wellbeing and B for getting around. Standout strengths include school quality, unemployment, and commute time. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and income tax.
Official websiteco.jackson.mn.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.2 in0.7 in
humid 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 77% of US counties
Home Value$141k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$764better than 63% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.92%better than 45% of US counties
Income Tax9.90%better than 6% of US counties
Sales Tax8.04%better than 38% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.44%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment2.0%better than 93% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)16°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)72°F20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.5 in25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall48.5 inbetter than 13% of US counties
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Summer Humidity62°Fbetter than 66% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk22.4better than 76% of US counties
School Quality100.0better than 96% of US counties
Violent Crime165/100kbetter than 90% of US counties
Property Crime157/100kbetter than 89% of US counties
Community
Population9,99023rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.474th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0579th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3950th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)91.0%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.3%13th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.3%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.5%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time18 minbetter than 91% of US counties
Walkability5.7/20better than 37% of US counties
Airport Distance127 mibetter than 34% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.9%better than 60% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.00better than 47% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 90% 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 $141k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $764 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 165/100k (better than 90%). Property crime is 157/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 72°F in July and 16°F in January, with 30.5 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is above average, scoring better than 96% 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 18 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)