The Town FilesMount Jackson, Virginia
Town in Shenandoah County · population 1,961 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $193,000
- Household income
- $52,297
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 21 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 37.2
Mount Jackson is a town of 1,961 people in Shenandoah County, Virginia. The median home is worth $193,000, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). It ranks easier by car than 94% of Virginia towns.
How Mount Jackson ranks
Percentile among Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Mount Jackson is worth $193,000, below the typical Virginia town ($298,050). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $52,297, which is more affordable than 57% of Virginia towns. Median rent is $984 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mount Jackson | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,000 | $298,050 |
| Median rent | $984 | $1,254 |
| Median household income | $52,297 | $78,595 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 69.2% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Mount Jackson
| People | Mount Jackson | Typical Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.2 | 39.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.9% | 17.3% |
| Under 18 | 26.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.8% | 31.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 16.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.0% | 12.8% |
| Average commute | 24.3 min | 26.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.5% | 91.8% |
Weather in Mount Jackson
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 21.3°F. About 37.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 21.0 inches of snow (typical Virginia town: 13.4 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Jackson since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Virginia town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 28, 2011 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 27, 2012.
Severe weather in Shenandoah County since 1996
Shenandoah County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3631: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4512: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3448: Covid-19 |
| September 11, 2018 | Hurricane | EM-3403: Hurricane Florence |
| March 7, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4262: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Shenandoah County
Shenandoah County had 13,484 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,986 a year. Unemployment was 2.7% in 2023; in Mount Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 8.2%.
Public schools in Mount Jackson
1 public school with — students.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Triplett Business & Tech. | Other | — | — |
Towns near Mount Jackson
- New Market, VA6.6 mi · 2,155 people · home $272,900
- Edinburg, VA7.5 mi · 1,178 people · home $231,500
- Basye, VA8.0 mi · 1,374 people · home $297,300
- Timberville, VA9.9 mi · 2,963 people · home $231,000
- Woodstock, VA11.7 mi · 5,807 people · home $268,700
- Luray, VA11.8 mi · 4,831 people · home $253,900
- Broadway, VA12.1 mi · 4,170 people · home $284,300
- Stanley, VA13.6 mi · 1,703 people · home $211,000
Mount Jackson questions
Is Mount Jackson, Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mount Jackson scores better for retirees than 49% of Virginia towns and quieter than 65%. 18.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.2).
How much does a house cost in Mount Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Mount Jackson is valued at $193,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $52,297, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $984 a month.
What is the weather like in Mount Jackson?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 21.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.2 inches of precipitation a year and 21.0 inches of snow.
Does Mount Jackson get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mount Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 28, 2011. The typical Virginia town has had 11.
- 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)