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Jackson County, KS
9 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Kansas.
Population
13,341
Land area
656sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 44% less dense than Kansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,215, close to the Kansas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,300 (5% below Kansas) and median rent is $814 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Holton (3,387), Hoyt (935) and Mayetta (347).
Local data for Jackson County, KS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, KS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,215
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$207,300
Prices +11.4% in a year
Median rent
$814/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.6%
Median age
41.2
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,627), Irish Americans (1,849), Mexican Americans (437).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,341
4,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,826
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$142M
FY 2026, $10,756 per person
PPP loans
$20.1M
988 loans, 2,476 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$31.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, KS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home7.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, KS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
524
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
10
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
37.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, KS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, KS?
- Holton is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 3,387 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 66416, 66418, 66419, 66436, 66440.
- What is the population of Jackson County, KS?
- About 13,341 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Shawnee County, Pottawatomie County, Jefferson County, Atchison County, Nemaha County, Brown County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023