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Jackson, NE
Village in Dakota County, Nebraska.
Population
273
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
606
ZIP codes
0
Jackson and its ZIP codes
Jackson at a glance
- Jackson is about 24 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
Local data for Jackson, NE
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dakota County. PPP loans are for Jackson.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,038
13,970 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,590
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $5,732 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
464
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
25
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 9°F
30.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Jackson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HubbardVillage | 4.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Dakota Dunes, SDCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.5 |
| WaterburyVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.1 |
| North Sioux City, SDCity | 7.6 mi | 3.3 |
| South Sioux CityCity | 8.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Dakota CityCity | 9.2 mi | 1.4 |
| PoncaCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| HomerVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Jefferson, SDCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Sioux City, IACity | 12 mi | 59.2 |
| MartinsburgVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| Sergeant Bluff, IACity | 13 mi | 3 |
| AllenVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| EmersonVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| WinnebagoVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Elk Point, SDCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jackson, NE in?
- Jackson is in Dakota County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Jackson, NE?
- About 273 people live in Jackson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jackson?
- Nearby places include Hubbard (4.5 mi), Dakota Dunes, SD (5.9 mi), Waterbury (7.3 mi), North Sioux City, SD (7.6 mi), South Sioux City (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023