Jackson County, IN

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 19
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Walkability 32
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 90
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 71
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Hospitals 72
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Colleges 63
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Schools 61
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Residents

44k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age
17% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
70% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate42%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$51k Median Household Income +$7.3k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$125k Median Home Value +$12k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$571 Median Monthly Rent +$78 (2010–19)
63% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas30%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
Indiana52

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
Indiana47

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (33%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 3 4
Feb 34 3 3
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 5 0
May 63 6 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 75 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 45 4 0
Dec 33 4 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding72
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, IN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, IN

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Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, IN

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Hanover College
34 miles, SE
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Franklin College
39 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, IN

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Scott Memorial Health
20 miles, SE
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Airports

Airports near Jackson County, IN

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Blue Grass Airport
98 miles, SE