Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

46

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

8

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

5

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

3

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Jackson County, Minnesota has a population of 10,102 with a population density of 14 people per square mile. The county is predominantly White, with 98.4% of the population identifying as White, followed by 1.4% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of Black, American Indian, and other races. The median age in Jackson County is 44, slightly higher than the state median age of 37.7. The county has a total of 4,429 households, with an average household size of 2.29 people. In terms of housing, there are 4,990 housing units in Jackson County, with 11.2% of them being vacant.

Compared to other counties in Minnesota, Jackson County has a relatively low population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a higher median age compared to the state average. In terms of housing, Jackson County has a higher percentage of owner-occupied housing units compared to renter-occupied units. The county also has a significant agricultural presence, with 799 farms in 2017 covering a total of 335,524 acres, with an average farm size of 446 acres. This indicates that agriculture is a key economic driver in Jackson County.


Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
7 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
736 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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