Primary sources for Jackson, MI
- Census Bureau profile of Jackson, MI, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Jackson, MI, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Jackson, MI, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Jackson, MI
Electricity rates in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, MI ranks 1 of 35 Michigan cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1938). Jackson, Michigan has 31,206 residents in 13,124 households; 17.3% heat with electricity.
Households in Jackson, MI can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Jackson on the map
Jackson County, with Jackson marked
Who supplies Jackson
Jackson County lists 2 utilities for Jackson, MI, a city of 31,206: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Jackson County page.
Housing and heating in Jackson
Jackson, MI: 13,144 of 14,811 homes were built before 1980 and 500 in 2000 or later. Jackson, MI has 9,758 detached houses, 2,178 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 69 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Jackson, MI
% of homes by decade built, Jackson, MI
- 53pre-40
- 940s
- 1150s
- 960s
- 670s
- 580s
- 390s
- 200s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Jackson, MI
| Jackson, MI | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI, median year built | 1938 | 1966 | -28 years | 34 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, built before 1980 | 88.7% | 67.3% | +21.4 points | 9 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, built 2000 or later | 3.4% | 13.5% | -10.1 points | 28 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, detached houses | 65.9% | 76.1% | -10.3 points | 20 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 14.7% | 9.5% | +5.2 points | 24 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, mobile homes | 0.5% | 5.8% | -5.3 points | 27 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, renter households | 46.1% | 25.0% | +21.2 points | 7 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, median home value | $94,700 | $182,900 | -$88,200 | 31 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, median gross rent a month | $874 | $958 | -$84 | 33 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, people per household | 2.33 | 2.43 | -0.10 | 23 of 35 |
Facts about Jackson
- Residents of Jackson, MI, ACS 2023
- 31,20635 of 35 Michigan cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Jackson, MI
- $42,84831 of 35 of those cities
- Households in Jackson, MI
- 13,1242.38 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Jackson, MI
- 53.9%7,073 owners and 6,051 renter households
- Housing units in Jackson, MI
- 14,8111,687 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Jackson, MI
- 17.3%2,276 of 13,124 homes
- Land area of Jackson, MI
- 10.8 sq mi2,879.0 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Jackson, MI
- 3.3%at 618 kWh a month over the $42,848 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Jackson, MI
- 47NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 150.6 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Jackson, MI
- 193813,144 of 14,811 homes (88.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Jackson, MI
- $94,700$874 gross rent a month, 11.07% of value a year
Who lives in Jackson: income, cars, homes
In Jackson, MI, 1,974 households own no vehicle and 5,264 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. In Jackson, MI, 5,461 of 13,124 households earn under $35,000, 4,408 $35,000-$75,000, 2,733 $75,000-$150,000 and 522 $150,000 or more. Of 13,004 workers in Jackson, MI, 893 work from home, 9,942 drive alone, 189 ride transit and 407 walk. In Jackson, MI, 3,353 of 5,721 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,108 households moved in since 2018 and 2,039 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. 7,797 residents of Jackson, MI live below the poverty line, and the median age is 34.9. Jackson, MI homes: 7,697 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,450 none or one, median 5.5 rooms.
Household income in Jackson, MI
| Jackson, MI | Value | Rank in Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI, households under $35,000 | 41.6% | 5 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, households $150,000 or more | 4.0% | 33 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, residents below poverty | 25.5% | 7 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, median age | 34.9 | 25 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.0% | 28 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, households without a vehicle | 15.0% | 4 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, households with 2+ vehicles | 40.1% | 32 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, workers at home | 6.9% | 30 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, cost-burdened renters | 58.6% | 6 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, moved in since 2018 | 38.9% | 8 of 35 |
| Jackson, MI, moved in before 2000 | 15.5% | 31 of 35 |
Cost of living with electricity in Jackson
Jackson, MI: 13,124 households at $1,502 a year per home for electricity (Jackson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $19.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,678 a year per household.
| Group in Jackson, MI | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Jackson, MI median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI, all households | 13,124 | $1,502 | $19.7 million | 3.51% |
| Jackson, MI, homeowners | 7,073 | $1,706 | $12.1 million | 3.98% |
| Jackson, MI, renters | 6,051 | $905 | $5.5 million | 2.11% |
Outage risk around Jackson
Jackson, MI, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 43 wind and 4 tornado, 150.6 per 100,000 residents of 31,206. Top gust near Jackson, MI: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Jackson, MI: $892K.
Reports within 15 miles of Jackson, MI
wind and tornado reports, Jackson, MI
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| Jackson, MI | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI, 2015 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Jackson, MI, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jackson, MI, 2018 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Jackson, MI, 2019 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jackson, MI, 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Jackson, MI, 2021 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Jackson, MI, 2022 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jackson, MI, 2023 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Jackson, MI, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Jackson, MI, 2025 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Analyst note on Jackson
Household income in Jackson, MI is $42,848; 7,073 of its 13,124 households own. 2,276 of the 13,124 occupied homes in Jackson, MI heat with electricity. Jackson, MI counts 31,206 residents in 13,124 households, on 10.8 square miles.
Jackson, MI has 14,811 housing units, 1,687 of them vacant or seasonal. Jackson, MI ranks 3 of 35 Michigan cities for the lowest median rent ($874 a month). Jackson, MI ranks 4 of 35 Michigan cities for households without a vehicle (15.0%).
Jackson, MI ranks 5 of 35 Michigan cities for the lowest median home value ($94,700).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Jackson
Compare Jackson with nearby cities
| City near Jackson, MI | Distance from Jackson | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MI (this page) | 0 mi | 31,206 | $42,848 | 1938 | $94,700 | 47 | 6.9% |
| Lansing, MI | 33.6 mi north | 112,546 (+81,340) | $52,170 (+$9,322) | 1960 (+22 yr) | $119,400 (+$24,700) | 52 (+5) | 13.2% (+6.3 pts) |
| Ann Arbor, MI | 34.4 mi east | 121,179 (+89,973) | $81,089 (+$38,241) | 1971 (+33 yr) | $435,100 (+$340,400) | 119 (+72) | 26.2% (+19.3 pts) |
| East Lansing, MI | 35.3 mi north | 45,394 (+14,188) | $43,547 (+$699) | 1975 (+37 yr) | $251,600 (+$156,900) | 51 (+4) | 18.9% (+12.0 pts) |
| Battle Creek, MI | 42.5 mi west | 52,392 (+21,186) | $51,699 (+$8,851) | 1956 (+18 yr) | $127,600 (+$32,900) | 44 (-3) | 7.2% (+0.4 pts) |
| Novi, MI | 49.5 mi east | 66,224 (+35,018) | $110,938 (+$68,090) | 1992 (+54 yr) | $399,100 (+$304,400) | 156 (+109) | 18.7% (+11.8 pts) |
ZIP codes in Jackson
| ZIP area touching Jackson, MI | Share of the ZIP's land inside Jackson | Share of Jackson's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 49203 (Jackson, MI) | 23.3% | 56.8% |
| 49202 (Jackson, MI) | 26.0% | 30.5% |
| 49201 (Jackson, MI) | 0.9% | 12.7% |
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Questions on Jackson
Jackson: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Jackson, MI: Michigan households pick a supplier and plan, and Jackson County lists 2 utilities.
Jackson: how does it rank among Michigan cities?
Jackson, MI: rank 35 of 35 by its 31,206 residents, rank 31 of 35 by $42,848 median income.
Jackson: how many homes heat with electricity?
Jackson, MI: 2,276 of 13,124 occupied homes, 17.3%; Jackson County 11.1%.
Jackson: how much income goes to electricity?
At 618 kWh a month, 3.3% of the $42,848 median income in Jackson, MI.
Jackson: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Michigan yes; municipal and co-op areas around Jackson, MI may be closed.
Jackson: damaging storms reported nearby?
47 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Jackson, MI, 2015 to 2025, 150.6 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Jackson?
Jackson, MI: median home built 1938; 13,144 of 14,811 homes (88.7%) predate 1980, 9,758 are detached and 2,178 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Jackson, MI households have no car?
1,974 households; 5,264 have two or more.
How many households in Jackson, MI earn under $35,000?
5,461 of 13,124, against 522 at $150,000 or more.
How many people in Jackson, MI work from home?
893 of 13,004 workers.