The Town FilesJackson County, Ohio
32,650 people. The median home is worth $150,700 (typical Ohio town: $171,100) and the median household earns $57,106.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson | 6,252 | $153,600 | $53,538 | 35.0 |
| Wellston | 5,412 | $124,000 | $56,193 | 40.1 |
| Oak Hill | 1,407 | $94,600 | $44,821 | 43.7 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Ohio town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $769 | $914 |
| Median household income | $57,106 | $67,019 |
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.6 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 18.5% | 10.3% |
Jobs and pay
10,126 jobs in 2024, average pay $45,877 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 412 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 16 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
| April 17, 2018 | Flood | DR-4360: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).