Jackson is a small town of 16 in Montana, with a median household income of $26,667
.
Strengths:
Jackson stands out for a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Jackson metro area.
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Jackson, MT
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$26,667
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jackson's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
190.4 /100k
Property Crime
158.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jackson is served primarily by Jackson Elem.
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Jackson, MT
National Avg
School District
Jackson Elem
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
100.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jackson sees average highs of 28.4°F in January
and 76.7°F in July,
with 11.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 22.0 inches of snow per year.
Jackson has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $26,667.
Jackson's violent crime rate is 190.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 158.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jackson are operated by Jackson Elem.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
41.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jackson, MT has a population of 16, a median household income of $26,667, 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 averages 28.4°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 11.9 inches
with about 22.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jackson, MT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 59736.
The population of Jackson, Montana is 16 with a median age of 45.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jackson: median home N/A, median household income $26,667, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.