Jackson County, IL
Living in Jackson County
Bikeability48
Walkability57
Commute83
Public Transit39
Affordability94
Public Safety55
Airports19
Hospitals36
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation-1.9k (2010–19)
32 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
51%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black15%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate24%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$37kMedian Household Income+$5.1k (2010–19)
74%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
74%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector58%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office20%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$109kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
18%Built 2000 or Later
$535Median Monthly Rent+$82 (2010–19)
42%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity58%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Jackson County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(41%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding52
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson County, IL
St Andrew Catholic School
3 miles, SE
Trinity Christian School
9 miles, SE
Christ Lutheran School
10 miles, SW
Carbondale New School
11 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson County, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
10 miles, SE
Southeast Missouri State University
34 miles, S
McKendree University
62 miles, N
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
74 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson County, IL
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
3 miles, E
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
10 miles, SE
Marshall Browning Hospital
18 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jackson County, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
40 miles, S
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
58 miles, NW
Barkley Regional Airport
60 miles, SE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
85 miles, NW