Jackson is a small town of 4,600 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $40,642
and a 13.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jackson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jackson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jackson city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.8
Jackson's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jackson costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jackson, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$682
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,642
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jackson's violent crime rate is 151.6 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
151.6 /100k
Property Crime
653.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jackson is served primarily by East Feliciana Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jackson, LA
National Avg
School District
East Feliciana Parish
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
73.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jackson sees average highs of 60.0°F in January
and 91.2°F in July,
with 65.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Jackson's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jackson roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,100 and median rent is $682/month.
Jackson's violent crime rate is 151.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jackson are operated by East Feliciana Parish.
The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 5.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jackson, LA has a population of 4,600, a median household income of $40,642, and an unemployment rate of 13.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 averages 60.0°F in January and 91.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.2 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jackson, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70748.
The population of Jackson, Louisiana is 4,600 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jackson: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $125,100, median household income $40,642, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jackson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.