Jacksboro is a small town of 2,775 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $54,191
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jacksboro 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 Jacksboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jacksboro 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: 92.8
Jacksboro's overall cost of living index is 92.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jacksboro costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jacksboro, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$187,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$661
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,191
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jacksboro's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents
— 45% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
208.3 /100k
Property Crime
876.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jacksboro is served primarily by Campbell County.
Metric
Jacksboro, TN
National Avg
School District
Campbell County
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Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jacksboro sees average highs of 44.4°F in January
and 85.1°F in July,
with 57.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Jacksboro's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jacksboro roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $187,000 and median rent is $661/month.
Jacksboro's violent crime rate is 208.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 876.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jacksboro are operated by Campbell County.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jacksboro, TN has a population of 2,775, a median household income of $54,191, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
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.
Jacksboro averages 44.4°F in January and 85.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 57.7 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jacksboro, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37757.
The population of Jacksboro, Tennessee is 2,775 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jacksboro: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $187,000, median household income $54,191, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jacksboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
