Jackson County, Texas
Among the top 7% of US counties for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 93% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US counties
- top 2% for comfortable days
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 3% for summer humidity
Jackson County is a county in Texas with about 15,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on park & nature access and summer humidity.
Official websiteco.jackson.tx.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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85%54%clearovercast
Precipitation 4.2 in2.7 in
oppressive 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$67k68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 57% of US counties
Home Value$140k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$896better than 36% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 43% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.17%better than 28% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax8.20%better than 32% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden5.15%better than 91% of US counties
Unemployment5.5%better than 34% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation44.0 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.3 inbetter than 84% of US counties
Sunny Days260 daysbetter than 76% of US counties
Summer Humidity74°Fbetter than 3% of US counties
Comfortable Days130 daysbetter than 98% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk71.7better than 28% of US counties
School Quality43.1better than 22% of US counties
Violent Crime698/100kbetter than 56% of US counties
Property Crime691/100kbetter than 62% of US counties
Community
Population15,01033rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.440th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3965th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9942nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6788th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)57.4%21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)5.7%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)33.8%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.5%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 30% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 44% of US counties
Airport Distance94 mibetter than 52% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.9%better than 54% of US counties
Amenities Nearby2.66better than 52% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 21% 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 57% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson County?
- The median home value in Jackson County is $140k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson County?
- Median household income in Jackson County is $67k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson County?
- Median gross rent in Jackson County is $896 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 698/100k (better than 56%). Property crime is 691/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson County?
- Jackson County averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 44.0 in of annual precipitation and about 260 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson County?
- Public-school quality in Jackson County is below average, scoring better than 22% 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 27 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)