Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
32% of residents are 65 or older in Jacksonport, above both Wisconsin’s towns (20%) and U.S. towns (18%). Among 363 Wisconsin towns, just 1 have a lower July high than Jacksonport. Its National Register listings include Jacksonport Wharf Archeological District. Jacksonport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Jacksonport beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1906 and 2 maps from 1960 on.
2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Jacksonport, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Jacksonport.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 83% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Jacksonport since 1986.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran School PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–K | Grades PK–K | 10 | – |
NCES · EDFacts
10% of residents are under 18 in Jacksonport, against 21% in Wisconsin’s towns and 22% across U.S. towns. The median age in Jacksonport is 53 years. People 65 and older are 32% of residents (19% statewide); children under 18 are 10% of residents (21% statewide).
| Jacksonport | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10% | 21% | 22% |
| Median age | 53 years | 42.1 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 38% | 32% | 29% |
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.6 points. Across Wisconsin, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Jacksonport | WI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.3% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4% | 10.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 8.4% | 9.3% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 10.9% | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 11.5% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 13% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.9% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 21.9% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.1% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 4.9% | 6.4% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26% | 29.4% | 26% |
| Some college | 21.4% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 9.5% | 11.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.4% | 22% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.8% | 11.4% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Jacksonport for work: only 3% work in town. 22% of workers work from home in Jacksonport. Since 2013, Jacksonport has added 26 jobs, to 108 in 2023.
| Jacksonport | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work from home | 22% | 12% | 11% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 6.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Jacksonport has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Jacksonport’s January low is 13°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
26% of Jacksonport adults feel lonely. Among 358 Wisconsin towns, just 9 have a lower share of adults who report frequent mental distress than Jacksonport. 29% of Jacksonport adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Jacksonport | Wisconsin towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 26% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 17% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 32% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 33% | 35% |
| What stands out | Jacksonport | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 12.8% | 8.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0.1 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves. The biggest park or preserve is Lyle-Harter-Matter County Park, at 308 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lyle-Harter-Matter County Park | — | 308 |
| 2. Ridges Sanctuary-Logan Creek | — | 165 |
| 3. Lakeside Park | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Jacksonport; the nearest are
About 9 of every 100 Jacksonport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Wisconsin.
Where Jacksonport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Town in Wisconsin, United States
Jacksonport is a town in Door County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 878 at the 2020 census. The unincorporated communities of Jacksonport and West Jacksonport are located in the town. Part of Clark Lake is in the Town of Jacksonport.
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Jacksonport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real. Home to 2 places on the National Register of Historic Places.