Jackson County , Louisiana
Population: 14,939 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $43,345 Home $107,400 Rent $719/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,939 residents, Jackson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Louisiana and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Jackson County at 45%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$43,345
Median Income
household
$107,400
Home Value
median
$719/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $43,345 |
| Per Capita Income | $24,255 |
| Poverty Rate | 24.3% |
| Median Home Value | $107,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $719/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 70.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.6% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,939 |
| Median Age | 41.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
44.9%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
21.3%
Smoking
42.0%
High Blood Pressure
35.0%
No Physical Activity
27.9%
Depression
40.2%
Insufficient Sleep
82.3%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 26.2 · 26th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
62.63
🌀 Hurricane
65.37
🔥 Wildfire
30.53
❄️ Winter Storm
25.72
🌍 Earthquake
48.19
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