The Town FilesJackson Center, Ohio
Village in Shelby County · population 1,441 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $167,000
- Household income
- $64,900
- Jan low / Jul high
- 18° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 34.3
Jackson Center is a village of 1,441 people in Shelby County, Ohio. The median home is worth $167,000, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for cycling than 95% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 94% of Ohio towns, better for families than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Jackson Center ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson Center is worth $167,000, close to the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $64,900, which is more affordable than 53% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $630 a month. 63.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,000 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $630 | $914 |
| Median household income | $64,900 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 63.7% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Jackson Center
| People | Jackson Center | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.3 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.1% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 3.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 90.9% |
Weather in Jackson Center
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 18.4°F. About 41.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.9 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson Center since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 4.1 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 6 deaths and 77 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 14, 2024.
Severe weather in Shelby County since 1996
Shelby County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| October 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1805: Severe Wind Storm Associated With Tropical Depression Ike |
Jobs and pay in Shelby County
Shelby County had 26,643 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,089 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Jackson Center itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Jackson Center
2 public schools with 574 students, about 27.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Center Elementary School | PK-6 | 325 | 20.3 |
| Jackson Center High School | 7-12 | 249 | 49.8 |
Towns near Jackson Center
- Lakeview, OH6.7 mi · 1,184 people · home $98,300
- Botkins, OH7.3 mi · 1,155 people · home $218,400
- Anna, OH7.7 mi · 1,470 people · home $167,200
- Russells Point, OH8.0 mi · 1,320 people · home $165,000
- Chippewa Park, OH9.7 mi · 819 people · home $137,900
- Quincy, OH10.6 mi · 536 people · home $95,000
- De Graff, OH10.9 mi · 1,250 people · home $183,800
- Wapakoneta, OH11.7 mi · 9,957 people · home $158,400
Jackson Center questions
Is Jackson Center, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson Center scores better for retirees than 68% of Ohio towns and quieter than 60%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 34.3).
How much does a house cost in Jackson Center?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson Center is valued at $167,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,900, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $630 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson Center?
July highs average 85.7°F and January lows 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.5 inches of precipitation a year and 14.9 inches of snow.
Does Jackson Center get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)