Primary sources for Jackson, TN
- Census Bureau profile of Jackson, TN, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Jackson, TN, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Jackson, TN, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Jackson, TN
Electricity rates in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN ranks 1 of 27 Tennessee cities for households without a vehicle (11.8%). Jackson, Tennessee has 68,098 residents in 27,082 households; 48.0% heat with electricity.
Jackson on the map
Madison County, with Jackson marked
Who lives in Jackson: income, cars, homes
In Jackson, TN, 3,184 households own no vehicle and 13,810 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 14,582 residents of Jackson, TN live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.3. In Jackson, TN, 6,986 of 12,031 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,759 households moved in since 2018 and 4,419 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Jackson, TN, 9,502 of 27,082 households earn under $35,000, 8,431 $35,000-$75,000, 6,759 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,390 $150,000 or more. Of 29,278 workers in Jackson, TN, 2,717 work from home, 20,553 drive alone, 220 ride transit and 780 walk. Jackson, TN homes: 18,476 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,375 none or one, median 5.6 rooms.
Household income in Jackson, TN
| Jackson, TN | Value | Rank in Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN, households under $35,000 | 35.1% | 4 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, households $150,000 or more | 8.8% | 26 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, residents below poverty | 22.7% | 2 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, median age | 35.3 | 18 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 61.1% | 17 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, households without a vehicle | 11.8% | 1 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, households with 2+ vehicles | 51.0% | 25 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, workers at home | 9.3% | 21 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, cost-burdened renters | 58.1% | 2 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, moved in since 2018 | 39.7% | 17 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, moved in before 2000 | 16.3% | 10 of 27 |
Facts about Jackson
- Residents of Jackson, TN, ACS 2023
- 68,0989 of 27 Tennessee cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Jackson, TN
- $51,55222 of 27 of those cities
- Households in Jackson, TN
- 27,0822.51 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Jackson, TN
- 52.2%14,126 owners and 12,956 renter households
- Housing units in Jackson, TN
- 30,2593,177 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Jackson, TN
- 48.0%13,007 of 27,082 homes
- Land area of Jackson, TN
- 58.7 sq mi1,159.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Jackson, TN
- 3.2% to 3.5%at 1,154 kWh a month over the $51,552 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Jackson, TN
- 80NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 117.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Jackson, TN
- 198313,858 of 30,259 homes (45.8%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Jackson, TN
- $195,000$1,094 gross rent a month, 6.73% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Jackson
Compare Jackson with nearby cities
| City near Jackson, TN | Distance from Jackson | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN (this page) | 0 mi | 68,098 | $51,552 | 1983 | $195,000 | 80 | 9.3% |
| Bartlett, TN | 62.6 mi southwest | 56,998 (-11,100) | $100,660 (+$49,108) | 1992 (+9 yr) | $283,700 (+$88,700) | 184 (+104) | 9.5% (+0.2 pts) |
| Collierville, TN | 64.1 mi southwest | 51,212 (-16,886) | $134,319 (+$82,767) | 1997 (+14 yr) | $458,300 (+$263,300) | 120 (+40) | 19.3% (+10.1 pts) |
| Germantown, TN | 66.4 mi southwest | 40,812 (-27,286) | $144,799 (+$93,247) | 1983 (+0 yr) | $441,200 (+$246,200) | 172 (+92) | 16.8% (+7.6 pts) |
| Memphis, TN | 74.1 mi southwest | 629,063 (+560,965) | $51,211 (-$341) | 1970 (-13 yr) | $157,100 (-$37,900) | 182 (+102) | 8.0% (-1.3 pts) |
| Columbia, TN | 100.7 mi east | 43,971 (-24,127) | $61,204 (+$9,652) | 1979 (-4 yr) | $261,700 (+$66,700) | 121 (+41) | 12.5% (+3.2 pts) |
Who supplies Jackson
Madison County lists 4 utilities for Jackson, TN (68,098 residents): homes pay 11.97 to 13.00 cents per kWh, about $138 to $150 a month at 1,154 kWh, 3.2% to 3.5% of the $51,552 Jackson median income. Madison County page.
Housing and heating in Jackson
Jackson, TN: 13,858 of 30,259 homes were built before 1980 and 6,628 in 2000 or later. Jackson, TN has 19,821 detached houses, 5,080 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 568 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Jackson, TN
% of homes by decade built, Jackson, TN
- 6pre-40
- 440s
- 950s
- 1060s
- 1570s
- 1380s
- 1990s
- 1400s
- 710s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Jackson, TN
| Jackson, TN | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN, median year built | 1983 | 1985 | -2 years | 17 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, built before 1980 | 45.8% | 42.4% | +3.4 points | 10 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, built 2000 or later | 21.9% | 22.2% | -0.3 points | 21 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, detached houses | 65.5% | 71.3% | -5.8 points | 13 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 16.8% | 11.9% | +4.9 points | 16 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, mobile homes | 1.9% | 5.6% | -3.7 points | 13 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, renter households | 47.8% | 37.5% | +10.3 points | 6 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, median home value | $195,000 | $189,700 | +$5,300 | 25 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, median gross rent a month | $1,094 | $1,076 | +$18 | 20 of 27 |
| Jackson, TN, people per household | 2.37 | 2.40 | -0.03 | 21 of 27 |
Outage risk around Jackson
Jackson, TN, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 73 wind and 7 tornado, 117.5 per 100,000 residents of 68,098. Top gust near Jackson, TN: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Jackson, TN: $2.0M.
Reports within 15 miles of Jackson, TN
wind and tornado reports, Jackson, TN
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| Jackson, TN | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN, 2015 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Jackson, TN, 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jackson, TN, 2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Jackson, TN, 2018 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| Jackson, TN, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jackson, TN, 2020 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Jackson, TN, 2021 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
| Jackson, TN, 2022 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Jackson, TN, 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Jackson, TN, 2024 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Jackson, TN, 2025 | 14 | 2 | 16 |
Cost of living with electricity in Jackson
Jackson, TN: 27,082 households at $1,885 a year per home for electricity (Madison County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $51.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,529 a year per household.
| Group in Jackson, TN | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Jackson, TN median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN, all households | 27,082 | $1,885 | $51.0 million | 3.66% |
| Jackson, TN, homeowners | 14,126 | $2,101 | $29.7 million | 4.08% |
| Jackson, TN, renters | 12,956 | $1,531 | $19.8 million | 2.97% |
Analyst note on Jackson
Jackson, TN counts 68,098 residents in 27,082 households, on 58.7 square miles. Household income in Jackson, TN is $51,552; 14,126 of its 27,082 households own. 13,007 of the 27,082 occupied homes in Jackson, TN heat with electricity.
Jackson, TN has 30,259 housing units, 3,177 of them vacant or seasonal. A filing named like the city, City of Jackson, is listed, so a local or municipal utility may serve at least part of Jackson, TN. Jackson, TN ranks 2 of 27 Tennessee cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (58.1%).
Jackson, TN ranks 3 of 27 Tennessee cities for the lowest median home value ($195,000). Jackson, TN ranks 4 of 27 Tennessee cities for households earning under $35,000 (35.1%).
ZIP codes in Jackson
| ZIP area touching Jackson, TN | Share of the ZIP's land inside Jackson | Share of Jackson's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 38305 (Jackson, TN) | 27.3% | 59.7% |
| 38301 (Jackson, TN) | 15.5% | 40.1% |
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Questions on Jackson
Jackson: what is the electricity rate?
Jackson, TN has no price of its own; its 68,098 residents are served by one of 4 utilities, and a 1,154 kWh month costs $138 to $150.
Jackson: how does it rank among Tennessee cities?
Jackson, TN: rank 9 of 27 by its 68,098 residents, rank 22 of 27 by $51,552 median income.
Jackson: how many homes heat with electricity?
Jackson, TN: 13,007 of 27,082 occupied homes, 48.0%; Madison County 45.0%.
Jackson: how much income goes to electricity?
At 1,154 kWh a month, 3.2% to 3.5% of the $51,552 median income in Jackson, TN.
Jackson: damaging storms reported nearby?
80 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Jackson, TN, 2015 to 2025, 117.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Jackson?
Jackson, TN: median home built 1983; 13,858 of 30,259 homes (45.8%) predate 1980, 19,821 are detached and 5,080 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Jackson, TN households have no car?
3,184 households; 13,810 have two or more.
How many residents of Jackson, TN live below the poverty line?
14,582 residents.
How many Jackson, TN renters struggle with rent?
6,986 of 12,031 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.