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Jackson Center is a small town of 174 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $65,625
.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jackson Center stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 86.0
Jackson Center's overall cost of living index is 86.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jackson Center costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jackson Center, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$117,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$775
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,625
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jackson Center's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents
— 52% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
181.9 /100k
Property Crime
555.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Jackson Center, PA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jackson Center sees average highs of 34.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 45.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Jackson Center's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jackson Center roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $117,200 and median rent is $775/month.
Jackson Center's violent crime rate is 181.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 555.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Jackson Center, PA has a population of 174, a median household income of $65,625, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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 34.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.2 inches
with about 53.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jackson Center, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 16133.
The population of Jackson Center, Pennsylvania is 174 with a median age of 51.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jackson Center: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $117,200, median household income $65,625, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.
