City safety & data profile

JacksonMI

Jackson, MI is a 33K-resident city in Jackson County with a median household income of $44,558.

Jackson County, Michigan. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Jackson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Jackson has a population larger than 67% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $103,200, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

33K
Population
Top 33%
By size
$44,558
Median income
$103,200
Median home
24.6%
Poverty rate

The read on Jackson

Jackson posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Jackson area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Jackson

Where Jackson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$44,558 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. MI $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Jackson, MI beyond the headline numbers

Jackson sits inside Jackson County, Michigan, at roughly 42.25°N, -84.40°W. Population 33,133, $44,558 median household income. Median home value $103,200, median rent $898. Poverty rate 24.6%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Jackson's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45.3%, then short sleep duration at 45.1%. 1 hospital in/around Jackson, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Jackson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
33,133
Jackson
Median Income
$44,558
-34% vs avg
Median Home Value
$103,200
-55% vs avg
Median Age
35.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Jackson County) - Jackson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
160K-0%
Median Income
$66,073+42%
Median Home Value
$193,700+72%
Poverty Rate
11.6%-32%
Unemployment
5.5%-56%

Economics

Economics indicators for Jackson, MI
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$898/mo
Poverty Rate
24.6% +73% vs avg
Unemployment 9.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 16.1%
Work From Home 9%
Public Transit 1.1%

Population

White 64.9%
African American 19.1%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.7%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45.3%
Short Sleep Duration
45.1%
High Blood Pressure
41.3%
Physical Inactivity
35.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
22.5%
Current Smoking
21.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
18.1%
Diabetes
15.3%
Binge Drinking
15%
Current Asthma
13.2%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 55.9%
Annual Checkup 77.3%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
HENRY FORD ALLEGIANCE HEALTH
JACKSON · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Jackson, MI? ▼
Jackson, MI has a population of 33,133 people, located in Jackson County, Michigan.
What is the median household income in Jackson? ▼
The median household income in Jackson, MI is $44,558 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.6%.
What is the median home value in Jackson? ▼
The median home value in Jackson, MI is $103,200. Median rent is $898/month.
What are the top health concerns in Jackson? ▼
The top health indicators in Jackson include Obesity (45.3%), Short Sleep Duration (45.1%), High Blood Pressure (41.3%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Jackson? ▼
Jackson has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Jackson? ▼
The median age in Jackson, MI is 35.3 years. 16.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Jackson, MI is located in Jackson County, Michigan. With a population of 33K and a $44,558 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Jackson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Holt, MI 24K Okemos, MI 21K East Lansing, MI 48K Haslett, MI 19K Adrian, MI 21K Lansing, MI 113K Waverly, MI 24K Ann Arbor, MI 117K
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Using Jackson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Jackson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Jackson against Michigan peers on any ranking lens. Explore Michigan

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Jackson County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.