The Town FilesJackson, Wisconsin
Town in Adams County · population 1,141 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $203,200
- Household income
- $59,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 8° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 45 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 58.4
Jackson is a town of 1,141 people in Adams County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $203,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks quieter than 98% of Wisconsin towns, better for a vacation home than 88% of Wisconsin towns, easier by car than 82% of Wisconsin towns.
How Jackson ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Jackson is worth $203,200, below the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $59,500, which is more affordable than 37% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $1,286 a month. 92.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jackson | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,200 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $1,286 | $951 |
| Median household income | $59,500 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 92.5% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 51.9% | — |
Who lives in Jackson
| People | Jackson | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.4 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 33.3% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.9% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 12.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 36.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Jackson
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 8.0°F. About 37.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 168 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 23, 2004 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 28, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 14, 2026.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| October 18, 2018 | Flood | DR-4402: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
| October 20, 2016 | Flood | DR-4288: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
| June 14, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1768: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 4,412 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,533 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Jackson itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Towns near Jackson
- Oxford, WI4.4 mi · 537 people · home $152,400
- New Chester, WI5.1 mi · 1,960 people · home $151,900
- Oxford, WI5.7 mi · 930 people · home $214,800
- New Haven, WI6.4 mi · 680 people · home $207,700
- Springville, WI6.8 mi · 1,283 people · home $189,700
- Dell Prairie, WI7.9 mi · 1,631 people · home $267,900
- Westfield, WI8.1 mi · 789 people · home $248,300
- Easton, WI8.3 mi · 1,062 people · home $187,500
Jackson questions
Is Jackson, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jackson scores better for retirees than 38% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 98%. 33.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.4).
How much does a house cost in Jackson?
The median owner-occupied home in Jackson is valued at $203,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $59,500, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,286 a month.
What is the weather like in Jackson?
July highs average 82.5°F and January lows 8.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.5 inches of precipitation a year and 44.7 inches of snow.
Does Jackson get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jackson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 23, 2004. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)