Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (5) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
IGA
Grocery Store
Parks (1) F
Shops (6) F
Walmart
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jackson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Jackson is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Kentucky.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A-

Jackson crime rates are 1,698 per 100k, which is 2% higher than Kentucky
Property Crime
1,560 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
138 crimes per 100k A+
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employment F

The median income in Jackson is $32,644 - which is 27% lower than Kentucky.
Med. Household Income
$32,644 F
Unemployment Rate
3.6% C
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health D+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Kentucky River Medical Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Jackson home prices are $85,800 - which is 32% lower than Kentucky
Home Price
$85,800 F
Home Appreciation Rate
29% A+
Home Affordability
2.6x (home price to income ratio) A
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schools D+

The Jackson graduation rate is 70% - which is 10% lower than Kentucky
School Test Scores
48% F
High School Grad. Rates
70% D-
Elementary Schools (5) F
Lbj Elementary School
Jackson City School
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Ctr
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center
High Schools (9) C-
Sebastian Middle School
Breathitt County Area Technology Center
Breathitt County High School
Jackson City School
Cadet Leadership Education Program
Breathitt Regional Juvenile Det Ctr
Breathitt Residential Treatment Center
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Jackson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Jackson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Jackson.
      Drive to Work
      94%

      18% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Jackson? The cost of living in Jackson is 83/100 - which is 8% lower than Kentucky.
      Jackson
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      Kentucky
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Jackson? Jackson crime rates are 1,698, which are 2% higher than Kentucky
      Total Crime
      1,698 per 100k people

      27% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 59

      27% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Jackson? The median income in Jackson is $32,644 which is 27% lower than Kentucky.
      Median household income
      $32,64441% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,02526% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      23% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Jackson a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Kentucky River Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Jackson home prices? Jackson home prices are $85,800 - which is 32% lower than Kentucky
      Median home value
      $85,80054% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $37061% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      66%

      3% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Jackson have good schools? The Jackson graduation rate is 70% - which is 10% lower than Kentucky
      High school grad. rates
      70%

      16% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      48%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      18% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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