The Town FilesJacksons' Gap, Alabama
Town in Tallapoosa County · population 747 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $114,100
- Household income
- $32,228
- Jan low / Jul high
- 32° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 40.4
Jacksons' Gap is a town of 747 people in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. The median home is worth $114,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). It ranks quieter than 99% of Alabama towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Alabama towns.
How Jacksons' Gap ranks
Percentile among Alabama towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Alabama towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jacksons' Gap is worth $114,100, below the typical Alabama town ($161,250). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $32,228, which is more affordable than 23% of Alabama towns. Median rent is $736 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jacksons' Gap | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,100 | $161,250 |
| Median rent | $736 | $834 |
| Median household income | $32,228 | $56,250 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 71.3% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1981 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jacksons' Gap
| People | Jacksons' Gap | Typical Alabama town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 39.9 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 19.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.8% | 17.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.3% | 16.7% |
| Veterans | 6.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 5.1% |
| Average commute | 21.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.0% | 86.7% |
Weather in Jacksons' Gap
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.1°F. About 57.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.7 inches of snow (typical Alabama town: 0.6 in). Expect about 62 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 59 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksons' Gap since 1950, compared with 30 for the typical Alabama town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 5.9 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 34 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 15, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 26, 2011.
Severe weather in Tallapoosa County since 1996
Tallapoosa County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3618: Hurricane Helene |
| May 5, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4710: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| January 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4684: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 14, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3545: Hurricane Sally |
| July 10, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4554: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Tallapoosa County
Tallapoosa County had 13,046 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,093 a year. Unemployment was 2.5% in 2023; in Jacksons' Gap itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Towns near Jacksons' Gap
- Dadeville, AL4.5 mi · 3,084 people · home $171,600
- Alexander City, AL7.5 mi · 14,843 people · home $155,000
- Our Town, AL9.0 mi · 605 people · home —
- New Site, AL10.2 mi · 773 people · home $171,900
- Camp Hill, AL11.1 mi · 1,006 people · home $65,000
- Goodwater, AL18.4 mi · 1,291 people · home $58,900
- Eclectic, AL21.1 mi · 1,193 people · home $161,800
- Reeltown, AL21.2 mi · 794 people · home $114,200
Jacksons' Gap questions
Is Jacksons' Gap, Alabama a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jacksons' Gap scores better for retirees than 66% of Alabama towns and quieter than 99%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Jacksons' Gap?
The median owner-occupied home in Jacksons' Gap is valued at $114,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $32,228, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $736 a month.
What is the weather like in Jacksons' Gap?
July highs average 91.2°F and January lows 32.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.0 inches of precipitation a year and 0.7 inches of snow.
Does Jacksons' Gap get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jacksons' Gap since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on April 27, 2011. The typical Alabama town has had 30.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)