Life in Jackson research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Jackson over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Jackson:
The population in Jackson is 7,882.
The median home value in Jackson is $407,851.
The median income in Jackson is $95,960.
The cost of living in Jackson is 105 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Jackson is $1,123.
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 3.4%.
The poverty rate in Jackson is 5.0%.
The average high in Jackson is None° and the average low is None°.
Crime in Jackson summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Jackson. Key points include:
There were 33 total crimes in Jackson in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 410.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 62.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Jackson is 348.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Jackson is -80.63% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Jackson / 100k People |
Wisconsin / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 33 | 410.5 | 1,432.6 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 62.2 | 278.5 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 39.4 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 37.3 | 200.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 28 | 348.3 | 1,154.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0.0 | 117.2 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 28 | 348.3 | 875.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 161.3 | 259.0 |
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 Wisconsin. Key points include:
The cost of living in Jackson is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Jackson is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Jackson is $407,851.
The median income in Jackson is $95,960.
| Living Expense | Jackson | Wisconsin | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 95 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Health | 112 | 111 | 100 | |
| Housing | 111 | 88 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
The average high in Jackson is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Jackson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
The current population in Jackson is 7,882. The population has increased 21.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7,882 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,814 | 9.6% |
| 2021 | 7,131 | -0.3% |
| 2020 | 7,149 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 7,081 | 0.9% |
| 2018 | 7,020 | 1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,942 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 6,839 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 6,808 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 6,773 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 6,723 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 6,675 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 6,612 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 6,474 | - |
92.5% White with 7,290 White residents.
1.1% African American with 87 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 2 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.
1.1% Other with 89 Other residents.
1.9% Two Or More with 147 Two Or More residents.
3.3% Hispanic with 262 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Jackson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.5% | 79.2% | 58.2% |
| African American | 1.1% | 6.0% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.9% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 1.9% | 3.3% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 3.3% | 7.8% | 19.0% |
Jackson is 51.0% female with 4,017 female residents.
Jackson is 49.0% male with 3,864 male residents.
| Gender | Jackson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
2.0% of adults in Jackson completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Jackson completed 9-12th grade.
34.0% of adults in Jackson completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Jackson completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Jackson completed associate's degree.
24.0% of adults in Jackson completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Jackson completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Jackson completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Jackson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Jackson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 34.0% | 30.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
2.8% of households in Jackson earn Less than $10,000.
1.0% of households in Jackson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.4% of households in Jackson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.3% of households in Jackson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.6% of households in Jackson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Jackson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
18.8% of households in Jackson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
26.0% of households in Jackson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.3% of households in Jackson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.7% of households in Jackson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Jackson | WI | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.8% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.0% | 3.2% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.4% | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.3% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.6% | 10.9% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.8% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 18.8% | 14.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 26.0% | 18.9% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.3% | 8.9% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.7% | 8.6% | 12.6% |