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Living in Jackson

Jackson is a city in the United States, with a population of 6,231 in July 2026. The city had 5 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$759 per month, while the median home value was US$153,600 in July 2026. There were 14 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

More recorded crime than 70% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 67% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Jackson?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 57.8%, and the vacancy rate was 8.04% in July 2026. 45.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Jackson yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$759/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct8.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,102 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Median monthly rent667.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count112 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.8% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 237 people of 6,233 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$53,538 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Jackson is 2.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Jackson 2.8%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd53,538 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct75.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct89.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct1.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct8.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct7.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,533 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,289 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov7Official
Unemployment rate2.78 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Jackson. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Jackson. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct88.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct20.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents14 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,750 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Jackson when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesJackson highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Jackson highlighted5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,111Jackson4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,310 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents96.43 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Safety City Violent Crime Count14 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute16.38 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct7.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportPMH3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Jackson. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Jackson.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Jackson average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND28°-6°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Jackson average monthly precipitation, mm030609012083861051031121151189188767592JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Jackson annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.5PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Jackson is 6.5 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7Jackson 6.5252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean6.48 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 20249Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 2.78 · Feb 4.89 · Mar 10.5 · Apr 18 · May 22.11 · Jun 25.94 · Jul 27.61 · Aug 26.94 · Sep 23.72 · Oct 17.44 · Nov 10.94 · Dec 5.17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -6.22 · Feb -5.11 · Mar -0.889 · Apr 4.5 · May 9.78 · Jun 14.44 · Jul 16.78 · Aug 16 · Sep 12.11 · Oct 5.67 · Nov 0.222 · Dec -3.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan -1.72 · Feb -0.111 · Mar 4.78 · Apr 11.22 · May 15.94 · Jun 20.17 · Jul 22.17 · Aug 21.44 · Sep 17.94 · Oct 11.56 · Nov 5.61 · Dec 0.889 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 82.8 · Feb 85.6 · Mar 105.4 · Apr 103.4 · May 112.3 · Jun 115.1 · Jul 118.1 · Aug 91.19 · Sep 88.39 · Oct 75.95 · Nov 74.68 · Dec 91.69 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M385.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.69 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm918.4 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul23.06 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.37 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan3.55 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

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Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Jackson residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport96.2%Foreign residents 3.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.28 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents237 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density265.9 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population6,233 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population6,218 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Jackson a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 40–60%
Skilled employee63%strong on work, weak on safety · range 53–73%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on work · range 41–63%
Family62%strong on family, weak on cost · range 52–72%
Retirement54%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 43–65%
Foreign residents237 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population6,233 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.85 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent667.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,102 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,533 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd153,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes57.78 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour60.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad3.8 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.52 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct72.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct4.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct18.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct89.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count2 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus2,839 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct4.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct80.26 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Jackson?

The median gross salary is 3,289 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Jackson?

The unemployment rate is 2.78 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Jackson?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 6.48 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Jackson?

Police recorded 2,310 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Jackson?

The published population is 6,233 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Jackson?

237 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Jackson a good place to live?

Jackson may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Jackson (OH), United States: rent, salary, jobs, safety [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/jackson-oh/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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