Jackson, LA
Living in Jackson
Bikeability
8
Walkability
29
Commute
63
Public Transit
8
Affordability
100
Public Safety
32
Airports
24
Hospitals
39
Colleges
42
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
75
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
5k
Population
+1.2k (2010–19)
39 y
Median Age
5%
College-Educated
-3% (2010–19)
65%
Family Households
-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black60%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school37%
High school graduate44%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$34k
Median Household Income
+$4.4k (2010–19)
68%
Above Poverty
-5% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
79%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K42%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K2%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector72%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office29%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$84k
Median Home Value
+$28k (2010–19)
12%
Built 2000 or Later
$420
Median Monthly Rent
+$150 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached55%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home33%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K35%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K9%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Utility gas21%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson
United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Feliciana Parish57
Property Crime in Jackson
United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Feliciana Parish14
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 53 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Nov | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 51 | 6 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado41
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson, LA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson, LA
Zachary Christian Academy
16 miles, SE
Catholic High Point Coupee
17 miles, SW
Catholic High School of Pointe Coupee
17 miles, SW
Inspired Christian School
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson, LA
Southern University and A & M College
21 miles, S
University of Phoenix-Louisiana
29 miles, S
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University
30 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson, LA
Eastern La Mental Health System
0 miles, SW
West Feliciana Parish Hospital
10 miles, W
Lane Regional Medical Center
13 miles, S
Pointe Coupee General Hospital
18 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Jackson, LA
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport-Ryan Field
21 miles, S
Lafayette Regional Airport-Paul Fournet Field
64 miles, SW
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
81 miles, SE
Alexandria International Airport
86 miles, NW