Jackson County, NC

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 23
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Walkability 55
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 23
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 100
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 18
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Schools 34
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Residents

43k Population +3.8k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
30% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American8%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree14%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
82% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
82% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service26%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$196k Median Home Value +$33k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$623 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
40% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas20%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
North Carolina20

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
North Carolina30

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 36 5 3
Feb 39 5 2
Mar 46 5 1
Apr 54 4 0
May 62 5 0
Jun 70 5 0
Jul 73 5 0
Aug 72 5 0
Sep 66 5 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 47 5 0
Dec 39 5 1

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Inland Flooding51
Tornado15
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, NC

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Catamount School
7 miles, NW

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, NC

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The Academy at Soar
12 miles, N
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St Joseph Academy
17 miles, N

Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, NC

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Brevard College
22 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, NC

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Angel Medical Center
16 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Jackson County, NC

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McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, NW
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Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, NE