City profile
Jackson, TN
Madison County · Population 68,435
Jackson is a city in Madison County, TN with about 68,435 residents and a typical home value near $218,000. It is 77 miles from Memphis, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
41°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
216
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$217,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,326
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Tornado, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
77 mi to Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 40% Democratic / 59% Republican
Community
Population
68,435
Black population
44.1%
County
Madison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Part of the New Great Migration — a growing Black community in the South
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 68,435 residents
- Typical home value about $218,000
- 77 miles from Memphis, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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