Living in Jackson County, Colorado
Jackson County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 1,356. The main communities are Walden.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,353/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $208K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 27°F) and cool summers (highs around 66°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
The county votes strongly Republican.
Jackson County, Colorado
Demographics & Amenities in Jackson County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
NA
Average Family Size
3.05
Foreign-born population
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Jackson County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Jackson County
Average Summer temperature
79°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.93 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Jackson County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
63.6%
Total Employer Establishments
175,965
Poverty (%)
9.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Laws and Rights in Jackson County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inJackson County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Jackson County
Robbery
0.06/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
2.44/ per 1000
Burglary
7.42/ per 1000
Arson
0.49/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
3.06/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Jackson County