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Jacksboro, TN
Town in Campbell County, Tennessee.
Population
2,650
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,027
ZIP codes
0
Jacksboro and its ZIP codes
Jacksboro at a glance
- Jacksboro is about 6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,750, close to the Tennessee median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,500 (18% below Tennessee) and median rent is $714 a month.
Local data for Jacksboro, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Jacksboro, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,750
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$236,500
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
61.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (368), German Americans (217), Scottish Americans (175).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Jacksboro.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,572
9,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$287M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
Jacksboro, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled9.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home14.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jacksboro, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
57.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jacksboro, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
20.5%
U.S. 12.8% +7.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Jacksboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CaryvilleTown | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
| La FolletteCity | 4.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Rocky TopCity | 7.9 mi | 1.6 |
| FincastleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.7 |
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| NorrisCity | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| JellicoCity | 15 mi | 6.2 |
| ClintonCity | 16 mi | 11.6 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 19 mi | 8.3 |
| HelenwoodCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2 |
| OneidaTown | 21 mi | 9.4 |
| PetrosCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.9 |
| Oliver SpringsTown | 22 mi | 5.8 |
| RobbinsCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 22 mi | 5.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Jacksboro, TN in?
- Jacksboro is in Campbell County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Jacksboro, TN?
- About 2,650 people live in Jacksboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Jacksboro?
- Nearby places include Caryville (1.8 mi), La Follette (4.1 mi), Rocky Top (7.9 mi), Fincastle (9.4 mi), Briceville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023