Jackson County, OH

County in Ohio, Midwest · ranked on 36 metrics

Rank among US counties

Jackson County, OH is a county in Ohio with a population of 32,893 (1,374th of 3,094). It ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 897th of 3,092). It ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,769th of 2,916), Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,836th of 3,094), Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,573rd of 3,094).

Population
32,893
1,374th highest of 3,094
Density
78.3
1,097th highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
0.68%
1,682nd highest of 3,094
Area
420
2,375th highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Ohio

At a glance

Median household income
$57,106
2,272nd highest of 3,093
Median home value
$150,700
2,194th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$769
2,307th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
5.9%
234th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
18.5%
621st highest of 3,094
College degree
15.9%
2,573rd highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
44.5%
142nd highest of 2,916
No health insurance
9.5%
1,762nd highest of 2,916
Average commute
29 minutes
565th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
84.3%
2,146th highest of 3,094
Climate
53.6°F average
31°F in January, 74°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +58.1
78.7% Republican, 20.7% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$769
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 782nd of 3,090
  2. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$150,700
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 897th of 3,092
  3. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)76.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,015th of 2,916
  4. Adults 18–64 Without Health Insurance (%)9.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,102nd of 2,916
  5. Cooling Degree Days per Year901
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    1,226th of 3,050
  6. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)17.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,431st of 2,916
  7. Heating Degree Days per Year5,024
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,636th of 3,050
  8. Median Income$57,106
    Poorest Counties
    1,179th of 2,000
  9. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)84.3%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,146th of 3,094
  10. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)22.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,036th of 2,916

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Obesity (%)44.5%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,769th of 2,916
  2. Adults with Depression (%)29.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,766th of 2,916
  3. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)21.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,685th of 2,916
  4. Unemployment Rate (%)5.9%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 2,836th of 3,094
  5. Adults Who Smoke (%)20.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,539th of 2,916
  6. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)41.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 2,594th of 3,094
  7. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)32.3%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,429th of 2,916
  8. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)15.9%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,573rd of 3,094
  9. Average Commute (Minutes)29.4
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,530th of 3,094
  10. Poverty Rate (%)18.5%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,474th of 3,094

Profile by category

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Strongest category Economics (34), weakest Health (27). Select a category to list its metrics.

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 13 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Brown County, OH94% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
  2. Jackson County, WV93% similar
    Compared on 12 of 13
  3. Highland County, OH91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
  4. Perry County, OH91% similar
    Compared on 11 of 13
  5. Bracken County, KY91% similar
    Compared on 10 of 13

Data stories that include Jackson County, OH

Each story charts two statistics across US counties, Jackson County, OH among them. Its values are under each title.

Quick answers

What is the population of Jackson County, OH?
Jackson County, OH has a population of 32,893, 1,374th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Jackson County, OH rank best at?
Among US counties, Jackson County, OH ranks best for Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (tied 897th of 3,092).
Where does Jackson County, OH rank worst?
Jackson County, OH ranks lowest for Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 2,769th of 2,916); Unemployment Rate (%) (tied 2,836th of 3,094); Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+) (2,573rd of 3,094).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Jackson County, OH?
Rankodex ranks Jackson County, OH on 36 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

36 metrics with a value for this place, in 9 topics