Jackson Metro Area, TN
Living in the Jackson Metro Area
Bikeability10
Walkability13
Commute73
Public Transit8
Affordability88
Public Safety32
Airports42
Hospitals35
Colleges21
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools19
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
178kPopulation+64k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black27%
Caucasian66%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate37%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$6.7k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty
23 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector72%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$118kMedian Home Value+$7.2k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$550Median Monthly Rent+$79 (2010–19)
57%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached76%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K29%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity49%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas5%
Utility gas45%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Jackson Metro Area
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in the Jackson Metro Area
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump64%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 41 | 4 | 1 |
| Mar | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Apr | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 79 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 50 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Jackson Metro Area
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding56
Tornado30
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jackson Metro Area, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jackson Metro Area, TN
Augustine School
3 miles, SE
University School of Jackson
3 miles, S
Sacred Heart of Jesus High School
3 miles, S
Trinity Christian Academy
5 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Jackson Metro Area, TN
Union University
5 miles, S
Lane College
10 miles, SE
Freed-Hardeman University
26 miles, SE
Bethel University
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jackson Metro Area, TN
Oak Hills Behavioral Center
7 miles, SE
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
8 miles, S
Pathways of Tennessee, Inc
8 miles, S
Milan General Hospital
13 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Jackson Metro Area, TN
Memphis International Airport
79 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
91 miles, N
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
109 miles, N
Nashville International Airport
126 miles, E