The Town FilesJackson County, Wisconsin
20,981 people. The median home is worth $196,100 (typical Wisconsin town: $256,000) and the median household earns $68,110.
Towns in Jackson County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black River Falls | 3,523 | $171,800 | $66,632 | 42.1 |
| Brockway | 3,035 | $159,000 | $49,896 | 41.3 |
People and housing
| Jackson County | Typical Wisconsin town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $196,100 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $787 | $951 |
| Median household income | $68,110 | $82,217 |
| Median age | 43.4 | 45.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.9% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.4% | 7.2% |
Jobs and pay
7,758 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,504 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 504 storm events in Jackson County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Jackson County has been included in 14 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4923: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 7, 2017 | Severe Storm | DR-4343: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mud |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).