The Town FilesJackson, Georgia
City in Butts County · population 5,557 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,400
- Household income
- $46,191
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 34.0
Jackson is a city of 5,557 people in Butts County, Georgia. The median home is worth $168,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 77% of Georgia towns, easier by car than 75% of Georgia towns.
How Jackson ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson is worth $168,400, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $46,191, which is more affordable than 43% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $817 a month. 53.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $817 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $46,191 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 53.0% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jackson
| People | Jackson | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 28.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.6% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.4% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.2% | — |
| Work from home | 7.7% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 21.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Jackson
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 31.7°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 74 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on January 12, 2023 about 5.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 21, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Butts County since 1996
Butts County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| January 16, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4685: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Butts County
Butts County had 8,422 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,477 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Jackson
5 public schools with 3,529 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | 9-12 | 1,071 | 17.0 |
| Henderson Middle School | 6-8 | 748 | 15.0 |
| Stark Elementary School | PK-5 | 666 | 14.8 |
| Jackson Elementary School | PK-5 | 559 | 14.3 |
| Hampton L. Daughtry Elementary School | PK-5 | 485 | 12.4 |
Towns near Jackson
- Locust Grove, GA8.4 mi · 8,947 people · home $307,300
- Heron Bay, GA13.3 mi · 4,679 people · home $393,000
- McDonough, GA14.6 mi · 29,051 people · home $314,600
- Monticello, GA16.4 mi · 2,541 people · home $168,400
- Forsyth, GA17.6 mi · 4,384 people · home $274,400
- Experiment, GA17.7 mi · 3,328 people · home $137,500
- Griffin, GA17.9 mi · 23,478 people · home $220,900
- Barnesville, GA19.8 mi · 6,292 people · home $176,500
Jackson questions
Is Jackson, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson scores better for retirees than 41% of Georgia towns and quieter than 49%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.0).
How much does a house cost in Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $168,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $46,191, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $817 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 31.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Jackson get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on January 12, 2023. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)