Jackson 65 Good
Jackson Livability #247 ranked city in Kentucky#12,218 ranked city in the USARanks better than 58% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Jackson

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Residents in this area benefit from an affordable cost of living. This includes goods and services, transportation, housing, utilities, groceries and healthcare.

  • Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Housing

    The housing category in this area boasts higher than average scores, likely influenced by a positive home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    Commuters in this area may experience longer-than-average work commute times due to limited public transportation access.

  • Employment

    The combination of low income levels and high unemployment rates contributes to a low score in the employment category, which could make it challenging to secure well-paying jobs.

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      Jackson transportation information

      Statistic Jackson Kentucky National
      Average one way commute18min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work94.2%82.2%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.2%9.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.1%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.2%0.6%
      Workers who walk2.5%2.4%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%3.3%4.6%
      Source: The Jackson, KY data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).