Jackson County , Indiana

Population: 46,319 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $70,208 Home $174,500 Rent $946/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 46,319 residents, Jackson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Indiana and neighboring counties alike.

$70,208
Median Income
household
$174,500
Home Value
median
$946/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $70,208
Per Capita Income $33,127
Poverty Rate 11.2%
Median Home Value $174,500
Median Gross Rent $946/mo
Owner Occupied 73.5%
Renter Occupied 26.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 46,319
Median Age 38.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

39.6%
Obesity
11.6%
Diabetes
17.4%
Smoking
33.8%
High Blood Pressure
25.9%
No Physical Activity
25.5%
Depression
36.2%
Insufficient Sleep
78.9%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 52.9  ·  53th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
83.21
🌀 Hurricane
23.32
🔥 Wildfire
8.33
❄️ Winter Storm
42.01
🌍 Earthquake
74.71
☀️ Drought
55.47

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