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Jackson County
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Jackson County

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  • B minus
    Overall Grade
  • County in Alabama
  • 1 review
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      B minus
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      C+
    Jackson County is located in Alabama with a population of 52,548. In Jackson County, most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Jackson County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jackson County are above average.
    Population
    52,548
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $114,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $627
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      1,221
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      61.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      27.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      566.2
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,171.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      259.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      6%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      38%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Jackson County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,785
    National
    $69,021
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    Jackson County Reviews

    1 review
    • Jan 27 2018
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