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Jackson, Missouri

Introduction to Jackson, Missouri

Jackson, Missouri, in Cape Girardeau county, is located 92 miles S of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 11,947.

Jackson History

Jackson was founded in 1814 and was named after Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. It is the county seat of Cape Girardeau County, which was established on October 1, 1812. The first courthouse of the county was built in 1818 and was burned in 1870. The present courthouse of Jackson was designed by P.H. Weathers and was established in 1908.

Jackson and nearby Attractions

  • Trail of Tears State Park
  • Cape River Heritage Museum
  • Bent Creek Golf Course
  • Union County State Fish & Wildlife Area
  • Bollinger Mill State Historic Site
  • Horseshoe Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Jackson

While in Jackson one can visit the Trail of Tears State Park, Horseshoe Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, Trail of Tears State Forest, and Union County State Fish and Wildlife Area. Golf enthusiasts can visit the Bent Creek Golf Course and Arena Golf. The Cape Girardeau Public Library is nearby. One can also visit the Old McKendree Chapel. Apart from these, the city hosts the Octoberfest and Egyptfest - Antique Tractor Pull every year.

Jackson Transportation

Cape Girardeau Regional Airport is less than an hour's drive away.

Jackson Higher Education

Southeast Missouri State University, John A Logan College, and Southern Illinois University - Carbondale are the centers of higher education.

High Points

Jackson strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

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College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Jackson College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Jackson, MO

Comparing Jackson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population75
Well-Paid Single Women68
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens54
Well-Paid Single Men58
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty78
College Educated Adults79
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income58

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use26

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes83
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents84
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone53
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34

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