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KY area data

Jackson, KY

Jackson, KY.

Population: 10,590 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$77,774
1-year appreciation
-19.9%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
-3.8%
10-year appreciation
+35.2%
All-time peak (2025-05)
$99,766
House Price Index
396.0 (+2.4% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
4

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
inlandFlooding, landslide

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
55.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Wendell H Ford Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Julian Carroll Airport (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-53 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$555
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
61.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,772
Average weekly wage
$746
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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