Jackson County, WI

Living in Jackson County

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 38
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 85
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 81
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Schools 22
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Residents

21k Population +238 (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
15% College-Educated
62% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American5%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school10%
High school graduate42%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$10k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty +4% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service18%

Commute

Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$136k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
22% Built 2000 or Later
$509 Median Monthly Rent +$96 (2010–19)
61% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home12%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier20%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas36%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas31%
Wood13%

Crime

Violent Crime in Jackson County

United States45
Wisconsin35

Property Crime in Jackson County

United States48
Wisconsin37

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 10
Feb 20 1 8
Mar 31 2 8
Apr 45 3 2
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 70 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 47 3 0
Nov 33 2 3
Dec 20 1 11

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Jackson County, WI

Private Schools

Private Schools near Jackson County, WI

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Beaver Creek School
18 miles, SW
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Pine Creek School
21 miles, W
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Colleges

Colleges near Jackson County, WI

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Viterbo University
42 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Jackson County, WI

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Airports

Airports near Jackson County, WI

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