Jackson Center, OH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,369 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$59,728 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$547 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$563 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby County
2
Sidney Urban Area
2
Ohio
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby County
4
Sidney Urban Area
4
Ohio
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 23% of residents leaning left and 74% leaning right.

Liberal (23%) (75%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 26
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 4 0 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 42
Dec 3 5 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Jackson Center High School
<1 miles, SE · 4.1star
Jackson Center Elementary School
<1 miles, SE · 4.6star
Indian Lake Elementary School
7 miles, SE · 4.6star
Indian Lake Middle School
7 miles, SE · 4.6star
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Colleges

Apollo Career Center
18 miles, N · 1.4star
James A Rhodes State College
21 miles, NE · 1.9star
Ohio State University-Lima Campus
21 miles, NE · 2.8star
Upper Valley Career Center
21 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Wilson Memorial Hospital
12 miles, SW · 3.2star
Mary Rutan Hospital
16 miles, SE · 4.1star
Grand Lake Health System
19 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

Fort Wayne International Airport
71 miles, NW · 1.4star
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