Living in Jackson County, Texas
Jackson County is a county in Texas with a population of around 14,816. The main communities are Edna, Ganado, La Ward.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,353/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $194K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.7%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 68°F) and very hot summers (highs around 92°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Jackson County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Jackson County, Texas
Home price trend in Jackson County
Top Cities and towns in Jackson County
Edna
Population: 5,499
Home price:$208,581
La Ward
Population: 213
Home price:NA
Ganado
Population: 2,003
Home price:$230,500
Demographics & Amenities in Jackson County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
37.7 Years
Average Family Size
3.27
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Jackson County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively ModerateDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively ModerateDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively LowTerrain & Weather in Jackson County
Average Summer temperature
100°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
47.61 inches
Average Winter temperature
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
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
60.2%
Total Employer Establishments
618,272
Poverty (%)
14.2%
Unemployment rate (%)
1.7%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Jackson County
Cannabis
Illegal
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
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
