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Jackson, New York

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Population in 2010: 1,800.
Population change since 2000: +4.8%
 
Males: 921  (51.2%)
Females: 879  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

46.9 years
New York median age:

40.7 years

Zip codes: 12816.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,973 (it was $41,490 in 2000)
Jackson:

$73,973
NY:

$79,557

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $37,316 (it was $19,473 in 2000)

Jackson town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $225,126 (it was $96,200 in 2000)
Jackson:

$225,126
NY:

$400,400

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $230,821; detached houses: $233,893; townhouses or other attached units: $212,177; in 2-unit structures: $329,174; in 3-to-4-unit structures: over $1,000,000; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $895,403; mobile homes: $83,938
March 2022 cost of living index in Jackson: 99.5 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Jackson, NY (2010)
    • 1,71695.3%White alone
    • 271.5%Hispanic
    • 261.4%Two or more races
    • 221.2%Black alone
    • 50.3%Asian alone
    • 30.2%Other race alone
    • 10.06%American Indian alone

Races in Jackson detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

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Ancestries: Irish (18.0%), German (14.6%), English (13.7%), French (9.4%), United States (7.6%), Italian (6.5%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Land area: 37.2 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile   (very low).

42 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 0.5% Asia, 0.5% North America).

This town:

2.4%
New York:

20.4%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Jackson town:

2.0% ($1,882)
New York:

1.9% ($2,847)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Schenectady, NY (34.5 miles , pop. 61,821).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (128.1 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (157.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Cambridge, NY (2.2 miles ),
Salem, NY (2.4 miles ),
Greenwich, NY (2.5 miles ),
White Creek, NY (2.5 miles ),
Easton, NY (3.1 miles ),
Sandgate, VT (3.2 miles ),
Schuylerville, NY (3.2 miles ),
Victory, NY (3.3 miles )

Latitude: 43.10 N, Longitude: 73.38 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 518

Distribution of median household income in Jackson, NY in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
New York:

4.4%
Most common industries in Jackson, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (15.1%)
  • Educational services (10.0%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (3.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (12.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.4%)
  • Health care (6.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Truck transportation (5.7%)
  • Paper (5.2%)
  • Public administration (5.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (24.5%)
  • Educational services (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.1%)
  • Public administration (6.1%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.5%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.2%)
Most common occupations in Jackson, NY (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.3%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.1%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (4.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (4.3%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.0%)
  • Carpenters (3.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.9%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (5.3%)
  • Registered nurses (5.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.5%)

Average climate in Jackson, New York

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 51.9. This is better than average.

City:

51.9
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2012 was 0.789. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 13.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.789
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 29.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

29.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 5.56. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.56
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Jackson-area historical tornado activity is slightly above New York state average. It is 52% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/31/1998, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.3 miles away from the Jackson town center injured 68 people and caused $71 million in damages.

On 6/24/1960, a category F3 tornado 21.6 miles away from the town center injured 9 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Jackson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above New York state average. It is 68% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 76.4 miles away from Jackson center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 99.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 97.6 miles away from Jackson center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 93.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 141.2 miles away from the city center
On 6/17/1991 at 08:53:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.0 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 73.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Washington County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 8
Emergencies Declared: 6

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Storms: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Blizzard: 1, Earthquake: 1, Power Outage: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Jackson:

  • MARY MCCLELLAN HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 6 miles away; CAMBRIDGE, NY)
  • THE ORCHARD NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTRE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; GRANVILLE, NY)
  • THE CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB AT HOOSICK FALLS (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; HOOSICK FALLS, NY)
  • PROSPECT NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; NORTH BENNINGTON, VT)

Amtrak station near Jackson:

  • 16 miles: FORT EDWARD/GLENS FALLS (FORT EDWARD, EAST ST.) . Services: public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Jackson:

  • SUNY Empire State College (about 21 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; Full-time enrollment: 9,473)
  • Skidmore College (about 21 miles; Saratoga Springs, NY; FT enrollment: 2,753)
  • Adirondack Community College (about 23 miles; Queensbury, NY; FT enrollment: 2,826)
  • Williams College (about 29 miles; Williamstown, MA; FT enrollment: 2,141)
  • Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (about 30 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 6,940)
  • The Sage Colleges (about 31 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 2,499)
  • Hudson Valley Community College (about 32 miles; Troy, NY; FT enrollment: 9,346)

Public high school in Jackson:

Private high school in Jackson:

Public elementary/middle schools in Jackson:

Private elementary/middle school in Jackson:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Jackson: Flying Pigs Farm (A), Hemlock Grove Farm (B), Sunrise Mountain Buffalo Ranch (C), Lake Lauderdale Campground (D), Battenkill Riversports and Campground (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and swamps: Lake Lauderdale (A), Schoolhouse Lake (B), Clark Pond (C), Dead Lake (D), Hedges Lake (E), Eldridge Swamp (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Camden Creek (A), Flaxmill Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Jackson: Lake Lauderdale County Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Washington County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.4 people
New York:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

68.0%
Whole state:

63.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

8.3%
Whole state:

6.8%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.5% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

9.6%
Whole state:

14.6%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

2.6%
Whole state:

7.4%
9 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010
8 people in homes for the mentally retarded in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Jackson:

Marital status in Jackson, NY
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 60.4%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 9.6%

For population 25 years and over in Jackson:

  • High school or higher: 84.7%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 23.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.0
New York average:

14.2

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Jackson, NY (based on Washington County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic13,58110
Mainline Protestant6,25954
Evangelical Protestant1,85619
Other2564
Orthodox1403
None41,124-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 12
Here:

1.92 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

4.13 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Washington County:

4.32 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.68 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 47
Washington County:

7.51 / 10,000 pop.
New York:

8.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Washington County:

8.1%
New York:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.7%
New York:

23.8%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Washington County:

17.1%
State:

15.6%

Strongest AM radio stations in Jackson:

  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WABY (1160 AM; 5 kW; MECHANICVILLE, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WOFX (980 AM; 5 kW; TROY, NY)
  • WROW (590 AM; 5 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WVNE (760 AM; daytime; 25 kW; LEICESTER, MA; Owner: BLOUNT MASSCOM, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WALE (990 AM; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, RI; Owner: NORTH AMERICAN BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKOX (1200 AM; 50 kW; FRAMINGHAM, MA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Jackson:

  • WEQX (102.7 FM; MANCHESTER, VT; Owner: NORTHSHIRE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WJAN (95.1 FM; SUNDERLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNGN (91.9 FM; ARGYLE, NY; Owner: NORTHEAST GOSPEL BROADCASTING INC)
  • WVAY (100.7 FM; WILMINGTON, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WZEC (97.5 FM; HOOSICK FALLS, NY; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, LLC)
  • WAMC-FM (90.3 FM; ALBANY, NY; Owner: WAMC)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLJH (90.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: SOUND OF LIFE INC)
  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKBE (100.3 FM; WARRENSBURG, NY; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCKM-FM (99.1 FM; LAKE GEORGE, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WNYQ (105.7 FM; QUEENSBURY, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WFFG-FM (107.1 FM; CORINTH, NY; Owner: VOX NEW YORK, L.L.C.)
  • WCQL (95.9 FM; GLENS FALLS, NY; Owner: ENTERTRONICS, INC.)
  • WBAR-FM (94.7 FM; LAKE LUZERNE, NY; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA CORPORATION)
  • WKRD (93.7 FM; SCOTIA, NY; Owner: DOT COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WQAR (101.3 FM; STILLWATER, NY; Owner: ANASTOS MEDIA GROUP, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Jackson:

  • WNYA-CA (Channel 39; EASTON, ETC., NY; Owner: VENTURE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP, LLC)
  • WNGN-LP (Channel 26; TROY, NY; Owner: BRIAN A. LARSON)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 7Number of bridges
  • 95ft / 29.2mTotal length
  • $14,552,000Total costs
  • 6,108Total average daily traffic
  • 684Total average daily truck traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • COLFAX MTN, Colfax Mtn Road (Lat: 43.083167 Lon: -73.390139), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 36.5 m, Overall height: 42.6 m, Call Sign: WRCX360,
    Assigned Frequencies: 153.110 MHz, 173.275 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2019, Expiration Date: 02/19/2029, Certifier: Thomas F Mccabe, Registrant: Harris Corporation, 434 West Sand Lake Road, Wynantskill, NY 12198-8137, Phone: (518) 389-8876, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • COLFAX, 98 Fire Tower Road (Lat: 43.083139 Lon: -73.390167), Type: Gtower, Structure height: 39.6 m, Call Sign: WRAG438,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6152.75 MHz, Grant Date: 11/08/2017, Expiration Date: 11/08/2027, Certifier: Glen P Gosnell, Registrant: Washington County Department Of Public Safety, 383 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY 12828, Phone: (518) 747-7520, Fax: (518) 746-2157, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Jackson, NY
  • 66.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.3%Wood
  • 11.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.6%Electricity
  • 0.5%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Jackson, NY
  • 57.1%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.8%Electricity
  • 11.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.3%Wood
  • 1.5%Utility gas


Jackson compared to New York state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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