Jackson County, Ohio
Among the top 24% of US counties for affordability.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 16% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 47% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 30% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 49% of US counties
- top 4% for cost of living
Jackson County is a county in Ohio with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for affordability and D for weather. Standout strengths include cost of living, amenities nearby, and income tax. It rates lower on walkability and commute time.
Official websitejacksoncountygovernment.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in3.0 in
humid 74%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$41kbetter than 96% of US counties
Home Value$128k30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$744better than 69% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 67% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.01%better than 39% of US counties
Income Tax4.18%better than 74% of US counties
State 3.50% + Local 0.68%
Sales Tax7.24%better than 50% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden8.83%better than 65% of US counties
Unemployment5.9%better than 28% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)32°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.5 in49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall18.3 inbetter than 42% of US counties
Sunny Days216 daysbetter than 28% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 43% of US counties
Comfortable Days78 daysbetter than 46% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk35.8better than 63% of US counties
School Quality50.4better than 41% of US counties
Violent Crime779/100kbetter than 50% of US counties
Property Crime1129/100kbetter than 39% of US counties
Community
Population32,56356th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.137th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.074th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5571st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)95.5%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.7%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)1.1%6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.1%17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 24% of US counties
Walkability5.3/20better than 28% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 69% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access81.3%better than 38% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.68better than 79% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 37% 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 96% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $744 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 779/100k (better than 50%). Property crime is 1129/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 75°F in July and 32°F in January, with 42.5 in of annual precipitation and about 216 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is about average, scoring better than 41% 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 28 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)