Jackson County, NC
Living in Jackson County
Bikeability23
Walkability55
Commute80
Public Transit23
Affordability86
Public Safety100
Airports36
Hospitals77
Colleges18
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools34
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
43kPopulation+3.8k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
59%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Native American8%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service26%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$196kMedian Home Value+$33k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$623Median Monthly Rent+$140 (2010–19)
40%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198920%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity64%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas20%
Utility gas3%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jackson County
United States45
North Carolina20
Property Crime in Jackson County
United States48
North Carolina30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jackson County
Inland Flooding51
Tornado15
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson County, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson County, NC
Heritage Christian Academy
7 miles, NW
Victory Christian School
10 miles, W
The Academy at Soar
12 miles, N
St Joseph Academy
17 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson County, NC
Western Carolina University
4 miles, NW
Brevard College
22 miles, E
University of North Carolina at Asheville
39 miles, NE
Southern Wesleyan University
43 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson County, NC
Harris Regional Hospital
9 miles, NW
Highlands Cashiers Hospital
14 miles, S
Angel Medical Center
16 miles, SW
Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority
18 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Jackson County, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
34 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
57 miles, SE
McGhee Tyson Airport
61 miles, NW
Tri-Cities Airport
92 miles, NE