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Jackson, MO
City in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
Population
15,659
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,457
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 16 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- It is the 57th most populous of 1,062 cities and towns in Missouri.
- Households here earn a median of $77,105 a year, 9% more than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $240,000 (4% above Missouri) and median rent is $900 a month.
Local data for Jackson, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jackson, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,105
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$240,000
Median rent
$900/mo
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.8%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,288), Irish Americans (1,634), French Americans (340).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cape Girardeau County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,097
41,550 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,279
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$543M
FY 2026, $6,647 per person
How people get to work
Jackson, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home12.4%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
1,088
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.4%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GordonvilleVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Cape GirardeauCity | 7.8 mi | 29.3 |
| MillersvilleCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| DutchtownCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 1.8 |
| BurfordvilleCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| PocahontasTown | 8.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Oak RidgeTown | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| East Cape Girardeau, ILVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| Scott CityCity | 12 mi | 4.9 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| ShawneetownCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WhitewaterTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| New WellsCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| McClure, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| DeltaCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| ChaffeeCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, MO in?
- Jackson is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Jackson, MO?
- About 15,659 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Gordonville (4.5 mi), Cape Girardeau (7.8 mi), Millersville (8.1 mi), Dutchtown (8.2 mi), Burfordville (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023