Jackson County, IL

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 57
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Commute 83
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Public Transit 39
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 19
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Hospitals 36
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Colleges 57
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Schools 5
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Residents

58k Population -1.9k (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
34% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
51% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black15%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree19%

Households

Family household51%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$37k Median Household Income +$5.1k (2010–19)
74% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
21  mi Average Commute
74% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$109k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
18% Built 2000 or Later
$535 Median Monthly Rent +$82 (2010–19)
42% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 32 3 3
Feb 36 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 35 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, IL

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Christ Lutheran School
10 miles, SW
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Carbondale New School
11 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, IL

Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, IL

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Airports

Airports near Jackson County, IL

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