Jackson County , Illinois
Population: 52,706 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $45,572 Home $125,000 Rent $746/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 52,706 residents, Jackson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Illinois and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Jackson County in the top 13% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.
$45,572
Median Income
household
$125,000
Home Value
median
$746/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $45,572 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,227 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.8% |
| Median Home Value | $125,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $746/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 49.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 50.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 52,706 |
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 35.1% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.8%
Obesity
11.6%
Diabetes
16.1%
Smoking
33.6%
High Blood Pressure
24.4%
No Physical Activity
23.1%
Depression
38.1%
Insufficient Sleep
77.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 87.1 · 87th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
74.20
🌀 Hurricane
43.35
🔥 Wildfire
11.45
❄️ Winter Storm
90.90
🌍 Earthquake
96.72
☀️ Drought
59.22
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