Krueger House, State Route 60
Jackson’s story
156 years in pictures
Census counts: 230 in 1920, 7,185 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers and 4 maps from 1904 on.
- 1870Jackson is settled
Population
8,322
2025 Census estimate · +5.7% since 2020
Typical home
$422K
+4.9% in a year
Household income
$93K
median
Median age
42.6
years
Jobs based here
3,628
Balanced
TownGrade
A
#32 of 357 in WI
Why does Jackson grade so well?
Jackson is one of the best-graded places in America: an A, ranked 32nd of 357 in Wisconsin. Crime is low: it reports less per resident than 95% of U.S. towns, the median household earns $93K, and it is healthier than 82% of U.S. towns. Its lowest mark, a C, is in cost of living. On history, just 44 of Wisconsin’s 879 towns do worse. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 75% of U.S. towns. The biggest park or preserve is Jackson Park, at 25 acres.
What makes Jackson stand out
Where Jackson beats most towns.
How Jackson grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Wisconsin), ordered by how far Jackson is from typical.
SafetyA+Open →Jobs & incomeAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 17% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listAOpen →HealthSt. Josephs Community Hospital West Bend 2.9 miles awayA−Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 6.3 of 20; 2% of households have no car; 0.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Cost of livingCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Jackson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jackson, and how to reach them.
PowerWe Energies20.5¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterJackson Waterworks1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet5 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressTown’s hauler · day by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Wisconsin you can register online until 20 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 20 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereVillage of Jackson ClerkThe town itself; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, May 2026
ZIP code5303753037 100%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 Jackson.
Jackson trades workers with Milwaukee and other neighbors, has less tooth loss than most of Wisconsin and has fewer 90° days than most of the country, though not than most of Wisconsin.
SafetyA+
Jackson earns an A+ for safety
Violent crime is rare: 5 reported in 2023, 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Jackson’s property crime rate is 3.5 per 1,000 residents, below both Wisconsin’s towns (8.9) and U.S. towns (13.1). The violent crime rate in Jackson is 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
95%of U.S. towns report more crimeA+Safety Grade
| Jackson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 3.5 per 1,000 residents | 8.9 | 13.1 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2023) | 0.6 per 1,000 residents | 1.3 | 1.8 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Jackson0.6
Wisconsin3
U.S.3.9
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Jackson3.5
Wisconsin12.6
U.S.19.5
95th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
99th
percentile among WI towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2023
28
property crimes reported in 2023
FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to police
SchoolsA−
Public schools in Jackson beat 75% of Wisconsin districts
Its public schools are run by the West Bend School District. One of its 2 schools is below, with why it’s listed.
75%of WI districts it outscoresA−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–4 | Grades K–4 | 306 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within WI on state tests and graduation
HealthA−
Jackson earns an A− for health
Its widest gap with Wisconsin is tooth loss: 6% of those 65+ have lost all their teeth, against 9.9% statewide.
21% of adults binge drink in Jackson, above both the Wisconsin town median (20%) and the median of U.S. towns (16%). 29% of Jackson adults feel lonely. Jackson beats the Wisconsin average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Jackson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 20% | 16% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 17% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Wisconsin
13 better19 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Jackson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 12.1% |
St. Josephs Community Hospital West Bend
2.9 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
80th
percentile among WI towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A
Very low risk in Jackson, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade C
A typical Jackson home is worth about $422K
The typical Jackson home is worth about $422,000, up 4.9% in a year, 25% above the Wisconsin typical home.
$422KZillow home value
| Jackson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 70% | 74% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,151 a month | $1,076 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Jackson$422K
Wisconsin$337K
Market temperature
51
days on market
100.7%
sale-to-list price
+4.9%
value change, 1 year
18
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Snowy winters and pleasant summers in Jackson
The Germantown weather station, 6 miles away, records that about 7 days a year reach 90°: fewer than most of the country, but more than 86% of Wisconsin places with climate records. January nights average 11.9°: colder than most of the country, but milder than 88% of Wisconsin places with climate records; July afternoons average 81.6°.
Jackson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Jackson’s January low is 12°F. About 54 inches of snow falls in a winter.
54″snow a winter
| Jackson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 12°F | 11°F | 22°F |
| July high | 82°F | 82°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring34–55°
Summer58–79°
Fall39–59°
Oct 15
typical first frost
Apr 30
typical last frost
+1.3°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
Jackson has about as many jobs (3,628) as working residents, but only 215 people both live and work here. Jobs based here grew from 2,370 in 2013 to 3,628.
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 5% work in town. Since 2013, Jackson has added 1,258 jobs, to 3,628 in 2023. 17% of workers work from home in Jackson.
5%work in town
| Jackson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 17% | 12% | 11% |
| Median household income | $93,000 | $87,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 6% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Jackson5%
Milwaukee15%
West Bend8%
Germantown6%
Menomonee Falls6%
14 mi
median commute distance
3,628
jobs based in Jackson
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 25% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
An age mix much like Wisconsin’s
No broad age group is more than 4 points off the Wisconsin average. Jackson has grown 5.7% since 2020, to 8,322 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 36% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 33% across Wisconsin.
42.6median age · WI 40.2
| Jackson | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 21% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 32% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 17% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
JacksonWisconsinUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma2%
High school35%
Some college16%
Associate’s11%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
About 89 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±2.8 points). Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Jackson | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 11.7% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 11.2% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.3% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 13.2% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13.1% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.7% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.5% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.3% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 35% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 15.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.2% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.7% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
OutdoorsC+
Jackson has set aside 2.7% of its land for conservation
0.0 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
2.7%conserved
2.7%
conserved · 66 of 2,474 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jackson Park | — | 25 |
| 2. Hickory Lane Park | — | 14 |
| 3. Meadowview Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 43 attractions →Fiserv Forum and 29 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Jackson. Close and well known come first.
23 mi Stadium & arenaFiserv Forum
24 mi MuseumMilwaukee Art Museum350K visitors a year
23 mi Stadium & arenaUW–Milwaukee Panther Arena
23 mi MuseumNature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin
24 mi MuseumHarley-Davidson Museum300K visitors a year
12 mi Park & preserveKettle Moraine State ForestSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Fiserv Forum: Michael Barera, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Milwaukee Art Museum: Michael Hicks (Mulad), CC BY 2.0 · UW–Milwaukee Panther Arena: Shadowlink1014, Public domain · Nature & Culture Museum of Wisconsin: The original uploader was Sulfur at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Harley-Davidson Museum: Dori, CC BY-SA 3.0 us · Kettle Moraine State Forest: self, CC BY-SA 2.5
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Jackson
20pages on Jackson
The big questions
SchoolsA−Beat 75% of WI districts · 2 schoolsSafetyA+0.6 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2023)HealthA−Better than WI on 13 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingC$422K typical home · up 4.9% in a yearWork & commuteA$93K median household income · 3,628 jobs hereNatural hazardsAFEMA risk higher than 17% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Jackson
About 3 of every 100 Jackson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
About Jackson
Town in Washington County, Wisconsin
Jackson is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,629 at the 2020 census. The Village of Jackson is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of Kirchhayn is also located in the town.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 843 ft
- Area code
- 262
Jackson’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Jackson.
How the neighbors grade
Jackson and Polk report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Jackson with a neighbor →
Questions about Jackson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Jackson, WI a good place to live?
Yes, by almost any measure. Jackson grades A overall, better than 93% of U.S. towns and #32 of 357 in Wisconsin. It grades A− for health, A+ for safety and A− for schools. Walkability is its weak spot, with a C−.
Is Jackson, WI expensive?
That is 5.4 years of the area's median household income ($78,218 across the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades C.