Jackson

South Carolina

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General Info
Population1,762
Center Elevation203 ft(62 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$122,615
Median Rent
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Median Income$36,632
Climate & Risks
Days with 5+ Hours of Sun309 days/yr
Avg. High76°F
Avg. Low56°F
Comfort Score80/100Great
Temp Swing34°F
Annual Precipitation47"(119 cm)
Annual Snowfall0"(0 cm)
Air Quality
Typical: 462024 modeled avg · 14 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walkability20
Safety Score0 (Crime Index)
School Rating4.6/10
Demographics
Median Age58.3 years
College Educated10%
Remote Workers4%
Nature Access
Local Nature & Reserves
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