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Jackson County
  • County in South Dakota
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Jackson County

    Report Card

    grade C
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B+
    2. Housing
      grade C minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade C
    4. Good for Families
      grade C+
    5. Diversity
      grade B
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade C+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade D+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade C minus
    11. Commute
      grade A minus

    Jackson County is located in South Dakota with a population of 2,868. In Jackson County, most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Jackson County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Jackson County are above average.

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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $100,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $564
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      38%
    • Own
      62%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      139.3
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      0
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      139.3
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      557.1
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      0
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      11%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      39%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      national  11%

    Working in Jackson County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $25,357
    National
    $69,021

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