Hamlett-Smith House · National Register of Historic Places
Jacks Creek’s story
144 years in pictures
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1882Jacks Creek is settled
Jacks CreekTN
The town was settled in 1882 and has 28 residents today.
Photo: Brian Stansberry (photographer) · CC BY 4.0
Is Jacks Creek a good place to live?
75% of residents live below the poverty line in Jacks Creek, above both Tennessee’s towns (14%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 178 Tennessee towns we compare, none has a higher median age than Jacks Creek. Hamlett-Smith House is on the National Register of Historic Places. Jacks Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
28 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Jacks Creek: who provides what
Jacks Creek is unincorporated, so Chester County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerSouthwest Tennessee E M C13.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet3 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesChester CountyChester County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereChester County Election CommissionChester County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP codes38347, 3834038347 68% · 38340 32%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jacks Creek.
Housing
A larger share of households are owner-occupiers in Jacks Creek than in most of Tennessee or the rest of the country
The typical home value in Jacks Creek is about $154,000, up 7% in a year, 54% below the Tennessee typical home.
$154KZillow home value
Typical home value
Jacks Creek$154K
Tennessee$331K
+7%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Jacks Creek’s kids attend
Its one school is below. Public schools: the Chester County school district. Jacks Creek’s only public school teaches 138 students.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacks Creek ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–3 | Grades K–3 | 138 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Natural hazards
High risk in Jacks Creek, with earthquakes at the top
26% of Jacks Creek’s expected losses from natural hazards come from earthquakes, followed by inland flooding at 23%. Compared with 68% of U.S. communities, expected storm and flood damage here is higher. Federal aid has come to Jacks Creek households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2026.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingTornadoes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Mild winters and hot summers in Jacks Creek
The typical July afternoon high for Jacks Creek comes to 90°F.
2″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter31–52°
Spring48–72°
Summer67–89°
Fall48–73°
Oct 30
typical first frost
Apr 5
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Jacks Creek stands out in Tennessee and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
Among adults in Jacks Creek, 45% have obesity. Only 7 of the 177 Tennessee towns we compare have a higher share of adults who sleep under 7 hours than Jacks Creek.
| Jacks Creek | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 19% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 38% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 41% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
0 better23 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Jacks Creek | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 27.9% | 17.3% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.4% | 14.6% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.4% | 8.6% |
Henderson County Community Hospital
14.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jacks Creek
15pages on Jacks Creek
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jacks Creek
College town 25 of every 100 Jacks Creek residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
About Jacks Creek
Unincorporated community in Tennessee, United States
Jacks Creek (or Jack's Creek) is an unincorporated community in Chester County, Tennessee, United States.
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- Elevation
- 463 ft
- ZIP code
- 38347
Questions about Jacks Creek
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jacks Creek, TN a good place to live?
Jacks Creek has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.