Jackson city, Ohio
Jackson city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Jackson city is a geographic entity located in Jackson County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,233. The land area covers 9.05 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 6,233 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 35 yrs | ±3.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,781 | ±237 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 3,024 | ±229 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,781 | ±237 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 243 | ±135 |
| Median Home Value | $153,600 | ±$14,573 |
| Median Gross Rent | $759 | ±$46 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $53,538 | ±$13,267 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,759 | ±$14,261 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | ±6.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,153 | ±386 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,872 | ±330 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.8% | ±2.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 6,226 (2024)
ID: 110758
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
145 BROADWAY ST, JACKSON OH 45640-1656
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COUNTY OF JACKSON
GUS Population: 32,723 (2024)
ID: 186916
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
538 SPARKS ROAD, RAY OH 45672
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Jackson | 09-12 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | 06-08 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | PK-05 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | PK-05 | Jackson, OH | |
| Regular School Jackson | PK-05 | Jackson, OH | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 07-12 | Rio Grande, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Wellston, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Mc Arthur, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Beaver, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Beaver, OH |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 3 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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HOLZER MEDICAL CENTER JACKSON
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Hospital | City address association | 500 BURLINGTON ROAD, JACKSON, OH, 45640 |
(740) 395-8500
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Buckeye Hills Career Center
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College Vocational | 17.3 mi away | 351 Buckeye Hills Road, Rio Grande, OH, 45674-0157 |
7402455334
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JACKSON CITY LIBRARY
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Library | 0.4 mi away | 21 BROADWAY ST., JACKSON, OH, 45640 |
(740) 286-4111
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University of Rio Grande
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College | 18.2 mi away | 218 N College Ave, Rio Grande, OH, 45674 |
7402457206
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SYLVESTER MEMORIAL WELLSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 135 E. SECOND ST., WELLSTON, OH, 45692 |
(740) 384-6660
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Pike County Joint Vocational School District
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College Vocational | 19.5 mi away | 175 Beaver Creek Rd, Piketon, OH, 45661 |
7402892282101
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EASTERN BRANCH
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Library | 9.8 mi away | 310 THIRD ST, BEAVER, OH, 45613 |
(740) 226-4408
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Scioto County Career Technical Center
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College Vocational | 22.3 mi away | 951 Vern Riffe Drive, Lucasville, OH, 45648-0766 |
7402595526
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OAK HILL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 226 SOUTH FRONT STREET., OAK HILL, OH, 45656 |
(740) 682-6457
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RICHMOND DALE BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 14.3 mi away | 770 MAIN ST, RICHMOND DALE, OH, 45673 |
(740) 702-4190
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at JACKSON 3 NW, OH US, located 4.1 miles from Jackson city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.0° | 20.8° | 28.9° | 3.26" | 7.0" |
| February | 40.8° | 22.8° | 31.8° | 3.37" | 5.9" |
| March | 50.9° | 30.4° | 40.6° | 4.15" | 3.0" |
| April | 64.4° | 40.1° | 52.2° | 4.07" | 0.2" |
| May | 71.8° | 49.6° | 60.7° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 78.7° | 58.0° | 68.3° | 4.53" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.7° | 62.2° | 71.9° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.5° | 60.8° | 70.6° | 3.59" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.7° | 53.8° | 64.3° | 3.48" | 0.0" |
| October | 63.4° | 42.2° | 52.8° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| November | 51.7° | 32.4° | 42.1° | 2.94" | 0.9" |
| December | 41.3° | 26.0° | 33.6° | 3.61" | 3.6" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Coalton village | Village | 5.0 mi | — |
| Wellston city | City | 7.6 mi | — |
| Beaver village | Village | 9.7 mi | — |
| Hamden village | Village | 10.1 mi | — |
| Oak Hill village | Village | 10.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3907937842. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.