RANK #841 / 996 · POP 77,033 · GA
PROJECTED GROWTH: -0.9%
Jackson County, Georgia, stands out for its blend of small-town character and accessibility to larger urban centers. Jefferson, the county seat, is notable for its historic courthouse and the Crawford W. Long Museum, honoring the physician who first used ether as an anesthetic. Located in northeast Georgia, the county is about an hour's drive from Atlanta, with commute options including a local transit service that also connects to Athens-Clarke County. The community offers a generally conservative, family-friendly atmosphere with a focus on local sports and outdoor activities like hiking and fishing in areas such as Hurricane Shoals Park.
Life in Jackson County appeals to families and those seeking a quieter lifestyle, often commuting to nearby cities for work. The public school systems, including Jackson County Schools, Jefferson City Schools, and Commerce City Schools, are generally well-regarded. The economy is experiencing growth, driven by investments in infrastructure, industrial and logistics operations, and educational institutions. The county has seen a rise in population and job opportunities, with a low unemployment rate.
Below national median (4.7x)
Below national median
Well below national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Housing is fairly valued at 4.5x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Jeffrey Solar Farm
NextEra Energy Resources
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$500M | Proposed |
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Jackson 85 North Business Park
Trammell Crow Co. & CBRE Investment Management
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$200M | Under Construction |
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New School Construction (3 schools)
Jackson County School System
|
$200M | Planned |
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Northern Data: Maysville Campus
Northern Data
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$180M | Planned |
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GreenBox Systems LLC Distribution Facility (Butts County, near Jackson)
GreenBox Systems LLC
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$144M | Planned |
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County Infrastructure Projects (Elections Center, EMS HQ, Fleet Maintenance, Airport Terminal, Solid Waste Transfer Station Expansion)
Jackson County Government
|
$75M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Jackson County has a Boom Town Index score of 16/100, ranking #841 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at -3.4% and a median household income of $82,056, it faces some economic headwinds compared to faster-growing counties.
The median home value in Jackson County is $280,600 with median rent at $1,007/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2924, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +4.3% year-over-year. Job growth: -3.4%. Home values changed +0.3% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 6.54% of Jackson County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.