Jackson, Tennessee
Among the top 15% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 35% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 0% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 15% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Jackson is a mid-size city in Tennessee with about 68,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, income tax, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on sales tax and violent crime.
Official websitejacksontn.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet · Light snow
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Precipitation 5.5 in4.2 in
muggy 83%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$48k24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 61% of US places
Home Value$169k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 40% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 46% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.78%better than 65% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax9.55%better than 2% of US places
Estimated total tax burden5.90%better than 90% of US places
Unemployment9.0%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)39°F69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)80°F74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation56.9 in92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.7 inbetter than 72% of US places
Sunny Days255 daysbetter than 74% of US places
Summer Humidity70°Fbetter than 13% of US places
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk90.1better than 10% of US places
Air Quality47 AQIbetter than 47% of US places
School Quality30.6better than 3% of US places
Violent Crime3503/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Property Crime3088/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Community
Population67,99398th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.621st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5791st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1339th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.8%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)45.4%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.4%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.0%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability7.5/20better than 68% of US places
Airport Distance77 mibetter than 50% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 48% of US places
Amenities Nearby14.12better than 17% of US places
Park & Nature AccessLimitedbetter than 23% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Jackson an affordable place to live?
- Jackson is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 61% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Jackson?
- The median home value in Jackson is $169k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Jackson?
- Median household income in Jackson is $48k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Jackson?
- Median gross rent in Jackson is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Jackson safe?
- Jackson is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3503/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 3088/100k.
- What is the weather like in Jackson?
- Jackson averages 80°F in July and 39°F in January, with 56.9 in of annual precipitation and about 255 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Jackson?
- Public-school quality in Jackson is below average, scoring better than 3% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Jackson?
- The average one-way commute in Jackson is 17 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)