Hazard Score
157 Catastrophes Recorded
Jackson County, Minnesota
1 Cities with a Population of 10,102, and 4,429 Households
Jackson, Minnesota faces a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment, with a risk score of 32.64. The area is prone to events such as severe thunderstorms, hail, and winter weather, with a relatively moderate risk rating for these hazards. The county has a high level of resilience (88.32) and a low risk value of 3873602.35.
Specific climate factors in the area include high wind events, with a relatively moderate risk rating, and thunderstorms with a relatively low risk rating. Historical data shows that the county experiences frequent thunderstorm events (926) and hail events (169), contributing to their risk profile. Jackson County also has a relatively low risk rating for flooding events, with 40 recorded occurrences.
Geologically, Jackson County does not have any significant fault lines, volcanoes, or coastlines that would impact hazard risk. The area is characterized by plains and agricultural land, with minimal geological features that could significantly impact natural disaster risk. Despite the presence of nearby water bodies, such as lakes and rivers, the overall risk assessment for the area remains very low.
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
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2021-04-29
Boot Lake Wma
2021-04-23
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2021-04-22
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2020-09-06
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2020-09-05
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2020-07-11
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2019-07-13
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2019-04-17
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2018-07-25
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2014-06-16
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2013-10-02
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2013-05-17
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-23
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2012-05-23
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2012-05-04
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Heavy Rain And Snow
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2010-07-17
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2009-07-21
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2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-07
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2006-08-24
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2006-07-19
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2000-06-23
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2000-04-19
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-07-02Hailstorm
1999-05-16
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1998-10-14
Tornado
1998-06-27
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1998-06-27
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1998-06-27
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1998-06-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-03-22Hailstorm
1996-05-17
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1995-07-25
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1995-07-21
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1995-07-19
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1994-09-21
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1986-04-26
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1984-07-16
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1984-06-22
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1981-06-14
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1978-06-19
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1978-05-27
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1976-06-14
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1973-06-18
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1971-05-31
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