Jackson, located in the geographic and economic center of West Tennessee, is known as the "Hub City". Jackson and Madison County residents are drawn to the beautiful landscape, abundance of recreational opportunities and close proximity to great dining and shopping. Jackson is a vibrant city that serves as the retail hub for thirteen surrounding counties.
Jackson is the home of The Casey Jones Village – named after the legendary railroad pioneer and one of Tennessee's top 10 tourist attractions. Jackson is also home to many great annual events – The NAIA Women's Championship Basketball Tournament, The Miss Tennessee Scholarship Pageant, The Shannon Street Blues Fest, and the Casey Jones Train Fest. Jackson can also boast being home to "Mr. Blue Suede Shoes" Carl Perkins as well as a professional baseball team – The West Tenn. Diamond Jaxx.
There are two outstanding medical centers in the Jackson Area – Jackson Madison County General Hospital [the largest employer in the area] and Methodist/LeBonher Health Center. Other facilities include: The Jackson Clinic – the largest multi-specialty clinic in the state, a speech and hearing center, a center for the hearing impaired, a center for the blind, a cerebral palsy center, 12 rehab and counseling services, 6 nursing homes, and a blood bank. Serving the community are 300+ doctors, ~55 dentists and orthodontists, ~11 chiropractors, 12 home health agencies, and ~13 optometrists. There are also 5 assisted living communities for seniors.
Since 1990, Jackson/Madison County has had a consolidated school system with an elected school board and an appointed superintendent. The curriculum emphasizes science and arts offerings as well as a comprehensive vocational training program at the senior high level. There are three K-12 private schools and one K-10 private school.
Also located in the Jackson Area are four universities/colleges [Union University, Lambuth University, Lane College and Freed-Hardeman University], Jackson State Community College which is home for the Ned McWerter Center for Advanced Industrial Technologies, and West Tennessee Business College. Jackson is also home to the State Area Vocational-Technical School which provides well-trained labor for Jackson's rapidly growing industrial sector.
Jackson's park system is a well-kept gem! The Jackson Parks Department has been nationally recognized for its variety and depth of program services and parks system. It has been ranked in the top 20 nationally for cities of comparable size. The Department operates 12 parks covering over 800 acres.
Housing Cost
If you're looking for the perfect retirement home, or starter home, you'll find it here! $60,000 can buy a lake home with two bedrooms and plenty of living room. $280,000 can buy 4,000 square feet on three acres of heaven. Land is available, and can be bought one lot at a time, or a developer has a great opportunity to come in and snap up some large tracts of land.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $103,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 62,711. Jackson covers 49.5 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 401 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 38301, 38305 - Area code: 731
Weather
Jackson, TN 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 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 89.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 28.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 19 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Jackson is 54.86 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.78 Inches.
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