Jackson, Tennessee
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City Overview
As of 2009, Jackson's population is 63,196 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 5.14 percent.
The median home cost in Jackson is $107,480. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.10 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Jackson's cost of living is 23.26% Lower than the U.S. average.
Jackson public schools spend $5,372 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 0 students per teacher in Jackson.
The unemployment rate in Jackson is 11.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Jackson jobs have Decreased by 4.30 percent.
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People
The 2009 Jackson, TN, population is 63,196. There are 1,270 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Jackson, TN
The median age is 33.1. The US median is 37.6. 50.48% of people in Jackson, TN, are married. 11.55% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.43 people. 18.33% of people are married, with children. 13.58% have children, but are single.
Race in Jackson, TN
52.71% of people are white, 44.22% are black, 1.02% are asian, 0.17% are native american, and 2.33% claim 'Other'.
2.55% of the people in Jackson, TN, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 97.45% are non-hispanic).
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Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Health
There are 372 physicians per 100,000 population in Jackson, TN. The US average is 170.
Jackson, TN Health Index
Air quality in Jackson, TN is 51 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Jackson, TN is 47 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 10 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)re: A lot of crime for a small town. - 2/6/2006: North side is not any better than South side, we have constant robberies in upscale neighborhoods and no police men to come to our aid. Education stinks - uncontrolled... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 11.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -4.30% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 20.30% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 9.75% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 0.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $21,164 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $38,148 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 19.17% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 14.65% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 13.14% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 17.50% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 16.71% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.43% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.24% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.79% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.00% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.37% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 11.13% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 21.56% | 20.24% |
| Service | 14.69% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 25.73% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.30% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 6.37% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 20.21% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Jackson, TN, is 11.10%, with job growth of -4.30%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.30%.
Jackson, TN Taxes
Jackson, TN,sales tax rate is 9.75%. Income tax is 0.00%.
Jackson, TN Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $21,164, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $38,148.
Jackson Economy SperlingViews
Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 29 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $107,480 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.10% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 53.22% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.83% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 39.56% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $6.45 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 2.36% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 9.90% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 12.87% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 14.07% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 17.79% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 25.15% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.26% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 5.34% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 1.90% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 0.98% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.24% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.06% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 11.75% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 10.13% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 6.59% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 14.04% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 17.99% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 13.81% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 10.62% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 6.20% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 8.88% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Jackson, TN, is $107,480. Home appreciation is -3.10% over the last year. The median age of Jackson, TN, real estate is 29 years.
Jackson, TN Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 39.56% of the Jackson, TN, population. 7.83% of houses and apartments in Jackson, TN, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
Jackson Housing SperlingViews
Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Crime
Jackson, TN, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Jackson, TN, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 7. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Climate
Jackson, TN, gets 51 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 5 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 102.
On average, there are 213 sunny days per year in Jackson, TN. The July high is around 91 degrees. The January low is 29. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 32 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Education
Jackson, TN, schools spend $5,372 per student. There are 0 pupils per teacher, 598 students per librarian, and 409 children per counselor in Jackson, TN schools.
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Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)re: A lot of crime for a small town. - 2/6/2006: North side is not any better than South side, we have constant robberies in upscale neighborhoods and no police men to come to our aid. Education stinks - uncontrolled... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Jackson, TN, takes 19 minutes. 83% of commuters drive their own car alone. 12% carpool with others. 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.
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Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Jackson, TN is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Jackson, TN is more expensive.
Overall, Jackson, TN cost of living is 76.74.
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Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 54.64% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 3.23% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 45.72% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.45% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 31.93% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 1.52% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 0.60% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 9.97% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 1.70% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.16% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.07% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
54.64% of the people in Jackson, TN are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 3.23% are Catholic; 45.72% are Protestant; 0.45% are LDS; 5.16% are another Christian faith; 0.07% in Jackson, TN are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)re: A lot of crime for a small town. - 2/6/2006: North side is not any better than South side, we have constant robberies in upscale neighborhoods and no police men to come to our aid. Education stinks - uncontrolled... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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Voting
43.54% of the people in Jackson, TN are registered as Democrats. 56.05% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 0.40%.
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Rasons not to live in Jackson: I lived in or around Jackson for most of my life. There are many reasons not to live in Jackson, but to me the biggest reason is the crime. I owned a business there... (read more)Great town to grow up in.: Tennessee is a great place to live. Good climate, low taxes, no state income tax, great roads, excellent governor, UT Vols, etc. Jackson is close to Memphis' and... (read more)Not That Bad of A Town....: Lived in other cities of comparable size, not perfect but I have lived here for 3 years and have not expreience any... (read more)Have an opinion about Jackson? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Jackson Click Here
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