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Crime in Jackson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jackson. Key points include:
There were 177 total crimes in Jackson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 1,117.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 82.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 1,035.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jackson is -47.28% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Jackson Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jackson / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 177 | 1,117.3 | 2,403.3 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 82.1 | 462.0 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 2 | 12.6 | 51.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 6 | 37.9 | 357.5 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 164 | 1,035.2 | 1,941.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 19 | 119.9 | 236.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 128 | 808.0 | 1,306.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 17 | 107.3 | 398.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Jackson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Jackson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Missouri. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jackson is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jackson is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Jackson is $271,918.
The median income in Jackson is $77,105.
Jackson's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Jackson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Jackson | Missouri | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 90 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 98 | 76 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 95 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 94 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Jackson, MO Weather
The average high in Jackson is 67.9° and the average low is 46.4°.
There are 74.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 48.1 inches of precipitation each year with 8.3 inches of snow.
| Stat | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 67.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 48.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 8.3 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Jackson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Jackson
The current population in Jackson is 15,659. The population has increased 16.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15,659 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 15,532 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 15,394 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 15,272 | 2.5% |
| 2020 | 14,893 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 14,872 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 14,826 | 0.9% |
| 2017 | 14,690 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 14,641 | 1.4% |
| 2015 | 14,439 | 1.5% |
| 2014 | 14,221 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 13,999 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 13,815 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 13,598 | 1.3% |
| 2010 | 13,419 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Jackson
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Jackson is:
87.7% White with 13,728 White residents.
2.6% African American with 404 African American residents.
0.7% American Indian with 106 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 198 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 6 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 588 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 629 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jackson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.7% | 76.3% | 57.4% |
| African American | 2.6% | 10.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 5.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Jackson
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Jackson is 50.9% female with 7,977 female residents.
Jackson is 49.1% male with 7,682 male residents.
| Gender | Jackson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.9% | 50.7% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.1% | 49.3% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Jackson for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Jackson completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Jackson completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Jackson completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Jackson completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Jackson completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Jackson completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Jackson completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Jackson completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Jackson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jackson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Jackson, Missouri
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4.6% of households in Jackson earn Less than $10,000.
2.7% of households in Jackson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.1% of households in Jackson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.7% of households in Jackson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.0% of households in Jackson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Jackson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.2% of households in Jackson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Jackson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.0% of households in Jackson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.8% of households in Jackson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jackson | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.7% | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.1% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.0% | 11.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 17.4% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.2% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 17.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.0% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.8% | 8.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
