The Town FilesJackson County, Illinois
53,064 people. The median home is worth $137,300 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $48,763.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbondale | 21,857 | $127,900 | $32,128 | 24.6 |
| Murphysboro | 7,093 | $85,900 | $44,154 | 39.5 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $782 | $960 |
| Median household income | $48,763 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 32.4 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.3% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
25,266 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,398 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 1,062 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 5 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).