County population in 2012: 43,083 (56% urban, 44% rural); it was 41,335 in 2000 County owner-occupied with a mortgage or a loan houses and condos in 2010: 8,081 County owner-occupied free and clear houses and condos in 2010: 3,994 County owner-occupied houses and condos in 2000: 11,915 Renter-occupied apartments: 4,426 (it was 4,137 in 2000)
% of renters here:
26%
State:
30%
Land area: 509 sq. mi. Water area: 4.4 sq. mi.
Population density: 84 people per square mile
(average).
Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Jackson County: 81.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
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Industries providing employment: Manufacturing (31.6%), Educational,health and social services (16.3%), Retail trade (14.4%).
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $760 (0.7%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $673 (0.7%)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 12.2%
(10.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 44.0% for Black residents, 42.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 55.6% for other race residents, 28.9% for two or more races residents) Median age of residents in 2010: 38 years old
(Males: 37 years old, Females: 40 years old)
(Median age for: White residents: 39 years old, Black residents: 33 years old, American Indian residents: 41 years old, Asian residents: 33 years old, Hispanic or Latino residents: 25 years old, Other race residents: 26 years old)
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
8.5%
Whole state:
9.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This county:
3.8%
Whole state:
4.2%
Fair market rent in 2006 for a 1-bedroom apartment in Jackson County is $472 a month. Fair market rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is $574 a month. Fair market rent for a 3-bedroom apartment is $738 a month.
Notable locations in this county outside city limits:
Notable locations in Jackson County: Maumee Boy Scout Reservation (A), Dudleytown Conservation Club (B), Knobs Overlook (C), Banks Hog Farm (D), Jackson - Washington Volunteer Fire Department - Dudleytown (E), Driftwood Volunteer Fire Department (F), Jackson - Washington Fire Department - Hangman Crossing (G), Jackson - Washington Fire Department - Kriete Corner (H), Reddington Volunteer Fire Department (I), Pershing Township Volunteer Fire Department (J), Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire Department (K), Grassy Fork Township Volunteer Fire Department (L), Owen - Salt Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (M), Seymour Fire Department Station 3 (N). Display/hide their locations on the map
Churches in Jackson County include: Ackeret Church (A), Bethany Church (B), Gorbetts Church (C), Liberty Church (D), Mount Zion Church (E), Mountain View Church (F), Saint Pauls Church (G), Shady Springs Tabernacle (H), White Chapel (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Cemeteries: Miller Cemetery (1), Bedel Cemetery (2), Beem Cemetery (3), Mount Pleasant Cemetery (4), Brown Cemetery (5), Spraytown Cemetery (6), Smallwood Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map
Lakes and reservoirs: Fox Pond (A), Docs Lake (B), Buckskin Pond (C), Scholl Pond (D), Beck Pond (E), Peters Lake (F), Buck Creek Pond (G), Hillview Lake (H). Display/hide their locations on the map
Streams, rivers, and creeks: Runt Run (A), Sandy Branch (B), Starnes Branch (C), Pond Creek (D), Tipton Creek (E), Combs Branch (F), Combs Creek (G), White Creek (H), Lincoln Back Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map
Parks in Jackson County include: Camp Pyoca (1), Starve Hollow State Beach (2), Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge (3). Display/hide their locations on the map
Current college students: 1,091 People 25 years of age or older with a high school degree or higher: 79.8% People 25 years of age or older with a bachelor's degree or higher: 11.5%
Number of foreign born residents: 991 (25% naturalized citizens)
Jackson County:
2.4%
Whole state:
3.1%
Year of entry for the foreign-born population
1995 to March 2000: 589
1990 to 1994: 155
1985 to 1989: 49
1980 to 1984: 77
1975 to 1979: 6
1970 to 1974: 48
1970 to 1974: 6
1965 to 1969: 61
Mean travel time to work (commute): 21.4 minutes
Percentage of county residents living and working in this county: 77.2%
Housing units in structures:
One, detached: 12,199
One, attached: 208
Two: 273
3 or 4: 498
5 to 9: 617
10 to 19: 324
20 or more: 421
Mobile homes: 2,579
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 18
Housing units in Jackson County with a mortgage: 5,499 (686 second mortgage, 564 home equity loan, 21 both second mortgage and home equity loan) Houses without a mortgage: 2,996
Here:
64.7% with mortgage
State:
70.9% with mortgage
Religion statistics:
Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 57.17%
Here
57.2%
USA
50.2%
Total adherents: 23,632 Total congregations: 80
Adherents
Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations
Name
Lutheran Church
Christian Churches and Churches of Christ
American Baptist Churches in the USA
Church of the Nazarene
United Methodist Church
Adherents
7,253 (30.7%)
4,035 (17.1%)
2,242 (9.5%)
2,165 (9.2%)
1,826 (7.7%)
Congregations
9 (11.3%)
16 (20.0%)
8 (10.0%)
6 (7.5%)
13 (16.3%)
Name
Catholic Church
Southern Baptist Convention
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Other
Adherents
1,463 (6.2%)
1,237 (5.2%)
1,116 (4.7%)
506 (2.1%)
1,789 (7.6%)
Congregations
2 (2.5%)
3 (3.8%)
1 (1.3%)
1 (1.3%)
21 (26.3%)
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Average size of farms: 257 acres Average value of agricultural products sold per farm: $99,783 Average value of crops sold per acre for harvested cropland: $217.58 The value of livestock, poultry, and their products as a percentage of the total market value of agricultural products sold: 60.59% Average total farm production expenses per farm: $83,291 Harvested cropland as a percentage of land in farms: 70.42% Average market value of all machinery and equipment per farm: $104,564 The percentage of farms operated by a family or individual: 90.82% Average age of principal farm operators: 54 years Average number of cattle and calves per 100 acres of all land in farms: 7.68 Milk cows as a percentage of all cattle and calves: 14.55% Corn for grain: 52076 harvested acres All wheat for grain: 4144 harvested acres Soybeans for beans: 79968 harvested acres Vegetables: 689 harvested acres
Tornado activity:
Jackson County historical area-adjusted tornado activity is near Indiana state average. It is 2.8 times above overall U.S. average. Tornadoes in this county have caused one fatality and 25 injuries recorded between 1950 and 2004. On 9/26/1976, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado killed one person and injured 10 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Jackson County-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Indiana state average. It is 92% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 1/24/1990 at 18:20:24, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.8 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 59.5 miles away from the county center On 9/12/2004 at 13:05:19, a magnitude 3.8 (3.5 MB, 3.8 MW, 3.6 LG, Depth: 3.8 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.8 miles away from the county center On 1/27/1990 at 14:05:50, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, 3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 60.5 miles away from the county center On 12/20/1990 at 14:04:17, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 58.4 miles away from Jackson County center On 4/14/2000 at 03:54:20, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.4 miles away from the county center On 12/17/1990 at 05:24:59, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 97.8 miles away from the county center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), moment magnitude (MW)
Most recent natural disasters:
Indiana Severe Winter Storm, Incident Period: January 26, 2009 to January 28, 2009, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1828): March 5, 2009, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1828, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm
Indiana Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: September 12, 2008 to October 6, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1795): September 23, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1795, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Indiana Severe Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: May 30, 2008 to June 27, 2008, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1766): June 8, 2008, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1766, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flood
Indiana Hurricane Katrina Evacuation, Incident Period: August 29, 2005 to October 1, 2005, Emergency Declared (EM-3238): September 10, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3238, Natural disaster type: Hurricane
Indiana Severe Winter Storms and Flooding, Incident Period: January 1, 2005 to February 11, 2005, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1573): January 21, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1573, Natural disaster type: Winter Storm, Flood
Indiana Snow, Incident Period: December 21, 2004 to December 23, 2004, Emergency Declared (EM-3197): January 11, 2005, FEMA Id: FEMA-EM-3197, Natural disaster type: Snow
Indiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding, Incident Period: May 25, 2004 to June 25, 2004, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1520): June 3, 2004, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1520, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Indiana Severe Storms, Tornadoes and Flooding, Incident Period: April 28, 2002 to June 7, 2002, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1418): June 13, 2002, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1418, Natural disaster type: Storm, Tornado, Flood
Indiana Blizzard of 96, Incident Period: January 6, 1996 to January 12, 1996, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-1109): April 2, 1996, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-1109, Natural disaster type: Blizzard
Indiana Flash Flooding, Severe Storm, Incident Period: August 8, 1992 to August 9, 1992, Major Disaster (Presidential) Declared (DR-953): August 17, 1992, FEMA Id: FEMA-DR-953, Natural disaster type: Storm, Flash Flood
3 other natural disasters have been reported since 1953.
The number of natural disasters in Jackson County (13) is near the US average (12). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11 Emergencies Declared: 2
Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 7, Storms: 7, Tornadoes: 3, Winter Storms: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
5.75% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($32,400 average adjusted gross income)
Here:
5.75%
Indiana average:
6.56%
10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries.
4.10% relocated to other counties in Indiana ($21,757 average AGI)
1.66% relocated to other states ($10,644 average AGI)
Jackson County:
1.66%
Indiana average:
2.55%
Percentage of residents relocating to other counties or countries
Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
Births per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 14.2 Births per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 14.5
Births per 1000 population in Jackson County
Deaths per 1000 population from 1990 to 1999: 9.8 Deaths per 1000 population from 2000 to 2006: 9.7
Deaths per 1000 population in Jackson County
Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 1990 to 1999: 9.0 Infant deaths per 1000 live births from 2000 to 2006: 5.7
Infant deaths per 1000 live births in Jackson County
Persons enrolled in hospital insurance and/or supplemental medical insurance (Medicare) in July 1, 2003: 6,755 (5,641 aged, 1,114 disabled) Population without health insurance coverage in 2000: 11% Children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000: 8%
Short term general hospitals per 100,000 population in 2004: 2.38 Short term general hospital admissions per 100,000 population in 2004: 8870.560 Short term general hospital beds per 100,000 population in 2004: 257.390 Emergency room visits per 100,000 population in 2004: 50787.67
General practice office based MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 1363.730 Medical specialist MDs per 100,000 population in 2005: 854.7 Dentists per 100,000 population in 1998: 14.21
Total births per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006 : 31.71 Total deaths per 100,000 population, July 2005 - July 2006: 82.87
Limited-service eating places per 100,000 population in 2005 : 4.74 Beer, wine & liquor stores per 100,000 population in 2005: 1
Suicides per 1,000,000 population from 2000 to 2006: 116.7. This is less than state average.
Household type by relationship:
Households: 41,781
In family households: 35,762 (8,723 male householders, 2,906 female householders)
8,975 spouses, 11,902 children (10,685 natural, 302 adopted, 915 stepchildren), 1,042 grandchildren, 301 brothers or sisters, 228 parents, 359 other relatives, 1,099 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 6,019 (2,411 male householders (1,887 living alone)), 2,461 female householders (2,138 living alone)), 1,147 nonrelatives
In group quarters: 595 (551 institutionalized population)
Size of family households: 5,239 2-persons, 2,648 3-persons, 2,188 4-persons, 1,061 5-persons, 314 6-persons, 179 7-or-more-persons.
95.7% of residents of Jackson County speak English at home.
2.7% of residents speak Spanish at home (39% speak English very well, 17% speak English well, 25% speak English not well, 19% don't speak English at all).
0.8% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (84% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).
0.6% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (26% speak English very well, 37% speak English well, 30% speak English not well, 8% don't speak English at all).
0.1% of residents speak other language at home (100% speak English very well).
In fiscal year 2004:
Federal Government expenditure: $188,800,000 ($4500 per capita) Department of Defense expenditure: $5,713,000 Federal direct payments to individuals for retirement and disability: $97,856,000 Federal other direct payments to individuals: $39,761,000 Federal direct payments not to individuals: $8,163,000 Federal grants: $32,481,000 Federal procurement contracts: $1,552,000 ($0,000 Department of Defense) Federal salaries and wages: $8,988,000 ($2,928,000 Department of Defense) Federal Government direct loans: $709,000 Federal guaranteed/insured loans: $19,976,000 Federal Government insurance: $42,356,000
Population change from April 1, 2000 to July 1, 2005:
Births: 3,161
Here:
75 per 1000 residents
State:
72 per 1000 residents
Deaths: 2,200
Here:
52 per 1000 residents
State:
47 per 1000 residents
Net international migration: +508
Here:
+12 per 1000 residents
State:
+9 per 1000 residents
Net internal migration: -514
Here:
-12 per 1000 residents
State:
-3 per 1000 residents
Population growth in Jackson County
Total withdrawal of fresh water for public supply: 5.24 millions of gallons per day (46% from ground, 54% from surface)
Median number of rooms in houses and condos:
Here:
5.8
State:
6.1
Median number of rooms in apartments:
Here:
4.3
State:
4.2
Year house built
2005 or later: 290
2000 to 2004: 1,863
1990 to 1999: 3,497
1980 to 1989: 1,924
1970 to 1979: 2,627
1960 to 1969: 2,260
1950 to 1959: 1,961
1940 to 1949: 796
1939 or earlier: 3,181
Rooms in houses/apartments in Jackson County, Indiana
59% of Jackson County residents lived in the same house 5 years ago. Out of people who lived in different houses, 63% lived in this county. Out of people who lived in different counties, 61% lived in Indiana.
Jackson County:
59.2%
State average:
55.7%
Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:
This state: 32724
Northeast: 558
Midwest: 2332
South: 3906
West: 674
Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses in 2000: $55,400
Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 1%
Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 2%
Year Householders Moved Into Unit:
Most commonly used house heating fuel in Jackson County
38.0 years
37.0 years
(48.1%)
(51.9%)
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