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City Of Beauty User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) I enjoy the sweet city of Jackson, Missouri. This is a great city to experience the beauty and the great community that the Midwest has to offer. It is a great place to be and experience the state of Missouri.

Housing in the city of Jackson, Missouri is hard to come by. These ...Read More houses are affordable and with the great community in this city it is clear to see why the homes go quickly. During the holidays and the summer time, many activities are offered that bring the people close together. This city has a great group of people that protect each other.

Local amenities include the different fun centers that are designated to families. Fun centers are in the area and the local events keep these places open. This city is beautiful and the outdoor parks are a great place to take in the fresh air. Jackson Missouri is a great city with a lot of beauty and community. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jackson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Litz Park
      Brookside Park
      Jackson Walking Path
      Weiss Roadside Park

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Dairy Queen

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jackson? Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jackson? The cost of living in Jackson is 94/100 - which is 6% higher than Missouri.
      Jackson
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      Missouri
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jackson? Jackson crime rates are 1,276, which are 50% lower than Missouri
      Total Crime
      1,276 per 100k people

      44% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 79

      44% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      18%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Jackson? The median income in Jackson is $63,152 which is 27% higher than Missouri.
      Median household income
      $63,15214% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2251% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      14% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jackson home prices? Jackson home prices are $173,400 - which is 23% higher than Missouri
      Median home value
      $173,4006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8837% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      10% higher than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Jackson have good schools? The Jackson graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Missouri
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      50%

      3% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      17:1

      6% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Jackson a good place to live? Jackson has an overall rating of 89% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      89%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      86%

      3 total surveys

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