WAREHOUSE/MANUFACTURING SPACE
This 100,000 sq. ft. building provides warehouse, manufacturing, and office space. There are shipping and receiving docks, single-phase and three-phase
more information >>Quick Facts of Life in Jackson
- Jackson County has a state-of-the-art hospital - Allegiance Health with a total of 411 beds, employing over 3,146.
- Jackson County houses the City of Jackson Police Department, Sheriff's Department, a State Police Post, State Prison facilities, and the National Guard Armory.
- There are 43 firefighters with three stations in the City. Jackson has a Class IV Fire Rating; there are more volunteer and professional stations throughout the County
- Jackson was originally the hub of the county's railroad, and for over a century it has been known as the crossroads of Michigan. In this modern time, Jackson is accessible from Interstate 94, US 127, M-50, and M-60 as well as the rail lines, making Jackson County a great location for both businesses and residents.
- Jackson District Library, located in downtown Jackson, has 13 branches throughout the County with over 300,000 volumes
- Over 250 Churches exist within the county
- 14 area hotels with a total of 918 beds
- Average temperature range: January, 15-29 F and in July, 61-83 F
- Average annual snowfall is 39" and average annual rainfall is 29"
- Altitude 900-1100 above sea level for Jackson County and 920-925 above sea level for the City of Jackson
- Jackson County covers 722 Square miles
Population Facts
Jackson County Population: 163,629
City of Jackson Population: 36,316
Source: 2005 U.S. Census Bureau Economic Estimates/Jackson Citizen Patriot-Jackson County population and 2000 Census-City of Jackson population.
Income Facts
Total Personal Income: $3,524,791 (in thousands)
Average Per Capita Income: $22,428 (in dollars)
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2005 Economic Est., 2000 Census/1998 Regional Economic Information System/Bureau of Economic Analysis
Cost of Living
Overall: Jackson 92.2%
The total of all the cost of living categories weighted subjectively as follows: housing (30%), food and groceries (15%), transportation (10%), utilities (6%), health care (7%), and miscellaneous expenses such as clothing, services, and entertainment (32%). State and local taxes are not included in any category.
Housing: Jackson 79.4%
In 2007, the average sales price in Jackson County decreased to $120,000. This amount does not take into consideration any foreclosed sales. Source: Jackson Area Association of Realtors, 2007
Food and groceries: Jackson 106.7%
The average cost of food and groceries (not including restaurants).
Transportation: Jackson 97.4%
The average cost of gasoline, car insurance and maintenance expenses, and mass transit fare for the area. The cost of the vehicle and any vehicle registration and license taxes are not included.
Utilities: Jackson 82.8%
The average cost of heating or cooling a typical residence for the area, including electricity, natural gas, and fuel oil expenses.
Health care: Jackson 99.6%
The average cost of health care calculated using the standard daily rate for a hospital room, and the costs of a doctor’s office visit and a dental checkup.
Miscellaneous: Jackson 98.1%
The cost index of those goods and services not included in the other cost of living categories, including clothing, restaurants, repairs, entertainment, and other services.
NOTE: The National Average for each Cost of Living Category is 100%
Source: MSN Home Advisor
Facts and Figures about the Jackson Region
Average Home Price (12/07): $120,000
Unemployment rate (4/08): 6.5%
Median household income (2005): $47,053
Population by age group (2000):
14 yrs and under: 33,942
15-19 yrs: 10,611
20-44 yrs: 56,999
45-64 yrs: 36,490
> than or = 65: 20,380
Labor Force
Total Labor Force: 75,968
Total residents in Jackson County, employed: 66,002
Total residents in Jackson County, not working: 9,966
Unemployment Rate: 13.1%
*Source: June 2010 Labor Market Source/Michigan Employment Service Agency
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June 2010 Labor Market Analysis Report
Employment and Earnings by Industry
Total Personal Income: $3,524,791 (in thousands)
Average Per Capita Income: $20,171
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census
Top Employers in Jackson County
- Allegiance Health 3,146
- Michigan Department of Corrections 2,040
- Consumers Energy 2,026
- Local Government 870
- Michigan Automotive Compressor (MACI) 784
- Jackson Public Schools 782
- Jackson Community College 767
- Meijer, Inc.~2 Jackson locations 755
- Michigan Automotive Compressor (MACI) 740
- Wal-Mart SuperCenter/Sam’s Club 598
- TAC Manufacturing 590
- Eaton Corporation 563
- McDonald’s~8 Jackson locations 450
- Jackson County Intermediate School District 427
- Great Lakes Home Health & Hospice 400
- Alro Steel 325
- Spring Arbor University 300
- Anesthesia Business Consultants 284
- Lifeways/Community Connections 275
- Dawn Food Products 273
- Tenneco 270
- Milso Michigan Seat Co./Jackson Canvas 220
- CertainTeed Corporation/Wolverine Vinyl Siding 170
- Goodwill Industries 167
- Sparton Electronics 163
- Melling Tool 161
- Way Bakeries/Perfection Bakeries 152
- Adco Products 148
- Allied Chucker & Engineering 140
- Target Corporation 132
- Jackson District Library 125
- Jackson YMCA 120
- Jackson Citizen Patriot 106
Source: Human Resource Department of each individual company
If your company has over 100 employees and you are not listed, please contact Debbie Kelly at 517-788-4330.
Housing
Owner Occupied Housing: 44,503
Average Home Price: $130,352
Renter Occupied: 13,665
Median Rent: $505
Vacant Housing Units: 4,738
Total Housing Units: 62,906
Includes individual apartments and homes (including mobile homes)
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census and 2004 Michigan Association of Realtors
Educational Attainment
Percentage with high school diploma: 78.0%
Percentage with some college or Associates Degree: 30.7%
Percentage with Bachelor’s Degree: 27.4%
*Source: U.S. Census Bureau - 2000 Census/Michigan Department of Career Development 2003, Jackson County
Jackson Region National Awards/Top Rankings
- Jackson designated as a "Cool City" in June 2004.
- Named 4th best golf value in America by Golf Digest Magazine in 2004.
- All American City Finalist in 2001.
- 1997 Golf Digest rated Jackson County as #14 in its national ranking of best places to play golf.
- Ella Sharp Museum ranked first in Small Museums and second in the Art Gallery category by Michigan's Best Treasure Awards 2000, Reader's Choice Award.
- Dahlem Environmental Center ranked third among Michigan's nature centers.
- Cascades Falls Park ranked as number one Sledding Hill in Michigan.
- Phyllis Haehnle Memorial Sanctuary rated fourth best bird watching site in Michigan.
- The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association. City of Jackson has received this award annually since 1991.
- City of Jackson Police Department received the Weber-Seavey award in 1995 for their Resident-Officer Program. Only the top ten in the nation receive this award.
- Jackson County ISD received an Award of Excellence for the Manufacturing Technologies Laboratory 1999.
- Jackson High School received a National Award in 1999 for their German Language Program.
- AAA Designations