Jackson County, Michigan Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

83 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

161

Historical_Wildfires

Jackson County, Michigan

8 Cities with a Population of 160,044, and 60,771 Households

Jackson, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 73.94. However, specific hazards such as hail, flooding, and extreme winds pose moderate risk in the region. The area experiences 112 hail events per year, with a risk value of 160,481.23, indicating a relatively low risk rating. Moreover, flooding events occur 11 times annually, with a risk value of 294,297.47 and a relatively low risk rating. Extreme wind events happen 14 times yearly, with a risk value of 312,348.11, also rated as relatively moderate in risk.

Jackson, Michigan is characterized by its inland location with no coastlines or major fault lines. The area does not have any active volcanoes, tsunamis, or significant seismic activity, contributing to a lower risk profile compared to coastal or fault-line regions. The presence of water bodies like rivers and lakes, however, increases the risk of flooding events, as seen in the higher risk rating for floods in the region. The area also experiences lightning events 1026 times a year, with a risk value of 349,819.48, indicating a relatively moderate level of risk.

The geological features in Jackson, Michigan include mountain peaks, although not of significant height, and various water bodies like rivers and lakes that contribute to the local climate and hazard risk. The region's historical data shows frequent lightning strikes, with a high frequency of 46.62 strikes annually, highlighting the importance of lightning protection measures. Overall, while the area may not face extreme geological risks, the presence of certain climate factors and geological features necessitates preparedness and mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of natural disasters in the region.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Low

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

74

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

20

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

81

Hazard Shelters

27

Fire Stations

3

Hospitals

10

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Jackson County, Michigan, has a population of 160,044 with a population density of 221.2 per square mile. The county has a diverse population with 87.8% White, 8% Black, 0.4% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.7% Asian, and 3% Hispanic residents. The median age in Jackson County is 39.6, with a slightly higher percentage of males (50.9%) compared to females (49.1%). The county has a total of 60,771 households, with an average household size of 2.48. Additionally, there are 40,920 families in Jackson County, with an average family size of 2.98. The county also has 69,458 housing units, with a homeownership rate of 64.3% and a vacancy rate of 12.5%.

Compared to other counties in Michigan, Jackson County has a slightly lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a higher median age and a lower average household size compared to the state average. Additionally, Jackson County has a lower homeownership rate and a higher vacancy rate than the state average. In terms of agriculture, Jackson County has a total of 923 farms in 2017, with an average farm size of 174 acres and a total crop acreage of 125,804. The average sales per farm in 2017 were $76,714. Overall, Jackson County is a diverse and growing community with a strong agricultural sector.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

881 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain