Jackson is the centrally located county seat of Jackson County. Pioneers in the 1830's by the tens of thousands traveled west over the Territorial Road (roughly parallel to I-94). Many of them stopped in the Jackson area to take up land. Jackson County was named after Andrew Jackson and organized on 1832. The principal settlement, Jackson, founded in 1829, was first called Jacksonopolis and later Jacksonburgh. Located near the headwaters of the Grand River, Jackson has always been an important transportation center. One of America's most famous political conventions took place in this city on July 6, 1854, when 1,500 persons from throughout Michigan assembled "under the oaks" and organized a new party which they named the Republican Party.
Today, Jackson remains one of Michigan,s 10 largest cities, with a diverse economy, producing everything from orthopedic appliances to camshafts. Many cultural activities and points of interest, include the famous Cascades Falls Park, Ella Sharp Museum, Hurst Planetarium, Harness Raceway, and the restored railway depot, still in operation. Jackson celebrates its annual Rose Festival in early June and Civil War reenactment at the end of August.
Some of the most beautiful scenery in the Midwest is in Jackson County, from rolling country-sides and miles of wooded acreage to expansive lakes and clear running streams. In the spring you can see thousands of blooming plants and in the fall the colors are breathtaking. Wildlife can be seen throughout the year.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $89,300
Demographics
population in July 2006: 34,554. Jackson covers 11.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 960 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 49202, 49202, 49203 - Area code: 517
Weather
Jackson, MI climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 82.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 14.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 16 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jackson is 30.67 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is August with an average rainfall of 3.48 Inches.
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