The Town FilesJackson County, Georgia
84,757 people. The median home is worth $345,000 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $89,544.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braselton | 13,403 | $459,400 | $120,984 | 40.5 |
| Jefferson | 13,233 | $377,300 | $109,828 | 35.6 |
| Commerce | 7,387 | $239,900 | $60,961 | 32.6 |
| Hoschton | 2,666 | $386,300 | $97,083 | 37.0 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $345,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,126 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $89,544 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 38.1 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.8% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
45,812 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,463 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 353 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).