Jackson is a small town of 258 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $71,250
and a 7.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jackson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), 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: 88.1
Jackson's overall cost of living index is 88.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jackson costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jackson, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$169,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$71,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Jackson's violent crime rate is 194.7 per 100,000 residents
— 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
194.7 /100k
Property Crime
2192.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jackson is served primarily by PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jackson, NE
National Avg
School District
PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
81.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jackson sees average highs of 29.7°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 32.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Jackson's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jackson roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $169,300 and median rent is $775/month.
Jackson's violent crime rate is 194.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2192.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jackson are operated by PONCA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jackson, NE has a population of 258, a median household income of $71,250, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%.
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 29.7°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 32.3 inches
with about 36.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jackson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68743.
The population of Jackson, Nebraska is 258 with a median age of 27.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jackson: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $169,300, median household income $71,250, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
