Jackson Center is a small town of 1,352 in Ohio, with a median household income of $57,056
and a 6.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jackson Center 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 Center is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jackson Center 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: 87.7
Jackson Center's overall cost of living index is 87.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jackson Center costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jackson Center, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$123,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$631
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
55.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,056
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jackson Center's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents
— 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
160.5 /100k
Property Crime
1074.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jackson Center is served primarily by Jackson Center Local.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jackson Center, OH
National Avg
School District
Jackson Center Local
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jackson Center sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 85.7°F in July,
with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Jackson Center's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jackson Center roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $123,400 and median rent is $631/month.
Jackson Center's violent crime rate is 160.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1074.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jackson Center are operated by Jackson Center Local.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jackson Center, OH has a population of 1,352, a median household income of $57,056, and an unemployment rate of 6.6%.
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 Center averages 36.3°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches
with about 18.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jackson Center, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45334.
The population of Jackson Center, Ohio is 1,352 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jackson Center: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $123,400, median household income $57,056, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jackson Center side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
