Jackson County, IA
Living in Jackson County
Bikeability15
Walkability35
Commute57
Public Transit15
Affordability86
Public Safety89
Airports11
Hospitals95
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools90
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
19kPopulation-541 (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
66%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate42%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office19%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$128kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$453Median Monthly Rent+$76 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier31%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K27%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas30%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas50%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson County
United States45
Iowa35
Property Crime in Jackson County
United States48
Iowa43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump56%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 24 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding47
Tornado22
Blizzard6
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson County, IA
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson County, IA
Sacred Heart Elementary School
8 miles, SW
Marquette Catholic Schools Pk-12
10 miles, NE
Tri-State Christian School
20 miles, N
St Columbkille School
23 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson County, IA
University of Dubuque
24 miles, N
Loras College
24 miles, N
Clarke University
25 miles, N
Divine Word College
27 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson County, IA
Jackson County Regional Health Center
8 miles, SW
Midwest Medical Center
20 miles, N
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
23 miles, N
Genesis Medical Center-Dewitt
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Jackson County, IA
Dubuque Regional Airport
18 miles, NW
Quad City International Airport
50 miles, S
The Eastern Iowa Airport
61 miles, W
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
76 miles, E