Jackson Junction is a small town of 37 in Iowa, with a median household income of N/A
.
Strengths:
Jackson Junction stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jackson Junction is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jackson Junction city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Jackson Junction metro area.
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Jackson Junction, IA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
100.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
N/A
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jackson Junction's violent crime rate is 130.1 per 100,000 residents
— 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
130.1 /100k
Property Crime
165.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jackson Junction is served primarily by Turkey Valley Comm School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
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Jackson Junction, IA
National Avg
School District
Turkey Valley Comm School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
72.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jackson Junction sees average highs of 23.3°F in January
and 80.8°F in July,
with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Jackson Junction has a median home value of $82,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Jackson Junction's violent crime rate is 130.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 165.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jackson Junction are operated by Turkey Valley Comm School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 3.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jackson Junction, IA has a population of 37, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jackson Junction averages 23.3°F in January and 80.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches
with about 38.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jackson Junction, IA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 52171.
The population of Jackson Junction, Iowa is 37 with a median age of 61.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jackson Junction: median home $82,500, median household income N/A, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jackson Junction side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.