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Livability Score

62
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Embassy Café
Coffee Shop
Northampton County Museum
Museum
Northampton County ABC
Alcohol
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Food Fresh
Grocery Store
Jackson Recreational Park
Park
Robin’s Corner Cuts
Hairdresser
Kennedy’s Five-Cent to Five Dollar Store
Discount Store
Flowers by Wayne
Florist
One Touch Beauty Salon
Hairdresser
A Gentlemen’s Choice Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Speedway
Convenience Store
AMERICA
Convenience Store
Salem & Sons of NC Food & Deli Mart
Convenience Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jackson.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Jackson is 84/100 - which is 10% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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Jackson crime rates are 3,513 per 100k, which is 43% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
2,954 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
559 crimes per 100k F
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The median income in Jackson is $40,466 - which is 16% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$40,466 F
Unemployment Rate
12.6% F
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Jackson Police Department
Police
Northampton County Sheriff's Office
Police
Futrell Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jackson Rescue Squad
Ambulance Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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Jackson home prices are $69,300 - which is 56% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$69,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-42% F
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Jackson graduation rate is 82% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
School Test Scores
27% F
High School Grad. Rates
82% C-
Central Elementary
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  • Jackson has a Livability Score of 62/100, which is considered average
  • Jackson crime rates are 43% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Jackson is 10% lower than the North Carolina average
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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Jackson Recreational Park

      Entertainment

      Northampton County Museum

      Food & Drink

      Northampton County ABC
      Dunkin'

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jackson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      87%

      11% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jackson? The cost of living in Jackson is 84/100 - which is 10% lower than North Carolina.
      Jackson
      84

      16% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jackson? Jackson crime rates are 3,513, which are 43% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      3,513 per 100k people

      54% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 29

      54% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      9%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Jackson? The median income in Jackson is $40,466 which is 16% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $40,46627% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $19,44435% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      13%

      170% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Futrell Pharmacy

      Doctors

      C- Housing

      What are Jackson home prices? Jackson home prices are $69,300 - which is 56% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $69,30062% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $64832% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      75%

      17% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Jackson have good schools? The Jackson graduation rate is 82% - which is 1% higher than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      82%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      27%

      44% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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