The Town FilesJackson, Ohio
City in Jackson County · population 6,252 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $153,600
- Household income
- $53,538
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 35.0
Jackson is a city of 6,252 people in Jackson County, Ohio. The median home is worth $153,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 78% of Ohio towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Ohio towns, hipper than 72% of Ohio towns.
How Jackson ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson is worth $153,600, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $53,538, which is more affordable than 35% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $759 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $153,600 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $759 | $914 |
| Median household income | $53,538 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jackson
| People | Jackson | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.3% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 6.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 4.7% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 16.4 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.8% | 90.9% |
Weather in Jackson
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 45.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 20.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 118 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2024 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 31, 1998.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 10,126 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,877 a year. Unemployment was 4.6% in 2023; in Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Jackson
5 public schools with 2,300 students, about 16.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson High School | 9-12 | 605 | 19.5 |
| Jackson Middle School | 6-8 | 524 | 17.5 |
| Jackson Westview Elementary School | PK-5 | 405 | 16.9 |
| Jackson Northview Elementary School | PK-5 | 398 | 14.7 |
| Jackson Southview Elementary School | PK-5 | 368 | 14.2 |
Towns near Jackson
- Wellston, OH7.6 mi · 5,412 people · home $124,000
- Waverly, OH19.0 mi · 4,165 people · home $168,900
- Wheelersburg, OH23.6 mi · 6,531 people · home $210,000
- Portsmouth, OH25.9 mi · 18,252 people · home $103,300
- Chillicothe, OH27.8 mi · 22,059 people · home $162,500
- West Portsmouth, OH28.4 mi · 2,928 people · home $115,500
- Gallipolis, OH28.9 mi · 3,313 people · home $119,900
Jackson questions
Is Jackson, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson scores better for retirees than 34% of Ohio towns and quieter than 64%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $153,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,538, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $759 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.1 inches of precipitation a year and 20.7 inches of snow.
Does Jackson get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)