What are the schools like in Jacksonville, VT?

School district data for Jacksonville is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Jacksonville?

The median household income in Jacksonville, VT is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 20.5%.

What is the weather like in Jacksonville, VT?

Jacksonville has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 75.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 130.2 inches.

Jacksonville, VT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Jacksonville, VT affordable or expensive?

Jacksonville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Jacksonville is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,700 and the median rent is $963 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Jacksonville, VT?

Jacksonville has a violent crime rate of 220.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1222.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Jacksonville, VT a Good Place to Live?

Jacksonville is a small town of 232 in Vermont, with a median household income of N/A and a 20.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Jacksonville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jacksonville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Jacksonville 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: 96.4

Jacksonville's overall cost of living index is 96.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Jacksonville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Jacksonville, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$963	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 220.3 per 100,000 residents — 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

220.3 /100k

Property Crime

1222.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Jacksonville, VT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Jacksonville sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 75.1°F in July, with 53.2 inches of annual precipitation and 130.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Jacksonville, VT
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	75.1°F
Annual Precipitation	53.2"
Annual Snowfall	130.2"

Demographics

Metric	Jacksonville, VT	National Avg
Population	232	—
Median Age	37.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	20.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.6%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	9.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Whitingham, VT 3 mi Wilmington, VT 6 mi Readsboro, VT 7 mi Chimney Hill, VT 8 mi West Brattleboro, VT 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05342

Jacksonville vs Other Cities

Jacksonville, VT vs Whitingham, VT Jacksonville, VT vs Wilmington, VT Jacksonville, VT vs Readsboro, VT Jacksonville, VT vs Chimney Hill, VT Jacksonville, VT vs West Brattleboro, VT

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacksonville, VT affordable or expensive?

Jacksonville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Jacksonville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,700 and median rent is $963/month.

What is the crime rate in Jacksonville, VT?

Jacksonville's violent crime rate is 220.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1222.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Jacksonville?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Jacksonville, VT a good place to live?

Jacksonville, VT has a population of 232, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 20.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville averages 28.9°F in January and 75.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.2 inches with about 130.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05342.

What is the population of Jacksonville?

The population of Jacksonville, Vermont is 232 with a median age of 37.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Jacksonville?

Key numbers for living in Jacksonville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $211,700, median household income N/A, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jacksonville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.