The Town FilesJackson, Louisiana
Town in East Feliciana Parish · population 3,990 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $151,100
- Household income
- $37,844
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 41.5
Jackson is a town of 3,990 people in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $151,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for retirees than 91% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 87% of Louisiana towns, easier by car than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Jackson ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson is worth $151,100, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $37,844, which is more affordable than 18% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $785 a month. 60.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $151,100 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $785 | $887 |
| Median household income | $37,844 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 60.7% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Jackson
| People | Jackson | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.8% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 4.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.0% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.3% | — |
| Work from home | 9.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 20.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Jackson
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 41.9°F. About 58.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 90 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 19 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 14, 1984 about 8.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 0 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 14, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 17, 2023.
Severe weather in East Feliciana Parish since 1996
East Feliciana Parish has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in East Feliciana Parish
East Feliciana Parish had 5,105 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,732 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 13.1%.
Public schools in Jackson
3 public schools with 530 students, about 11.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary School | PK-6 | 266 | 11.6 |
| East Feliciana High School | 9-12 | 259 | 10.8 |
| Eastern LA Mental System | 10-12 | 5 | 5.0 |
Towns near Jackson
- Zachary, LA12.0 mi · 19,316 people · home $259,100
- New Roads, LA17.4 mi · 4,549 people · home $168,200
- Baker, LA17.6 mi · 12,455 people · home $157,900
- Brownfields, LA20.7 mi · 5,145 people · home $207,200
- Central, LA21.6 mi · 29,565 people · home $288,700
- Merrydale, LA23.9 mi · 9,227 people · home $136,100
- Monticello, LA25.8 mi · 5,431 people · home $176,000
- Port Allen, LA27.0 mi · 4,939 people · home $181,300
Jackson questions
Is Jackson, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson scores better for retirees than 91% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 87%. 9.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $151,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,844, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $785 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 41.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Jackson get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 14, 1984. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- 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)