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Jackson County
  • County in Florida

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Housing
    grade A minus
  3. Nightlife
    grade B
  4. Good for Families
    grade B+
  5. Diversity
    grade A minus
  6. Jobs
    grade B minus
  7. Weather
    grade B+
  8. Cost of Living
    grade A minus
  9. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  10. Outdoor Activities
    grade B
  11. Commute
    grade C

editorial

Jackson County is located in Florida with a population of 48,067. In Jackson County, most residents own their homes. Residents of Jackson County tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jackson County are highly rated.

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Population
48,067

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$104,800
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$722
National
$1,163
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    27%
  • Own
    73%
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Jackson County Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    788
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    8.7
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    8.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    52
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    649.5
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,203.7
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    103.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    14%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    20%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    8%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    30%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    17%
    national  11%

Working in Jackson County

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$43,416
National
$69,021

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