Jackson County

As of the latest available data, Jackson County, KS has a population of approximately 13,437 people. The racial composition is predominantly White (88.9%), followed by Native American (6.1%), and smaller percentages of other races. The median age in the county is around 40 years. The median household income is estimated at $56,901, with about 9.6% of the population living below the poverty line. The county has a total area of roughly 658 square miles.

Note: For the most accurate and updated information, please refer to the latest census data or official county resources.

As of 2023, Jackson County, KS has a median home value of approximately $150,000. The average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment is around $700 per month. The homeownership rate is about 73%, and the average property tax rate is 1.2%. The average household size is 2.6 people, and the median household income is around $55,000. Housing market trends show a steady annual appreciation rate of about 3-4%.

For Jackson County, KS, updated election information can be found on the official Jackson County, Kansas website or the Kansas Secretary of State’s website. As of the most recent data:

Registered Voters: Approximately 9,000

Key Election Dates:

• General Election: November 8, 2022
• Primary Election: August 2, 2022

Recent Candidates:

1. County Commissioner Dist. 1:

   • Mickey Kaus (R)
   • Tim Morse (R, Incumbent)

2. County Commissioner Dist. 3:

   • Dan Brenner (R, Incumbent)
   • Dave Holliday (R)

3. Sheriff:

   • Tim Morse (R, Incumbent)
   • Matthew Shanks (R)

4. County Clerk:

   • Kathy Mick (R, Incumbent)

5. Treasurer:

   • Debra WJ (Independent, Incumbent)

Voter participation in recent elections was around 50-60%. For the most accurate and current information, always check official sources.

As of recent data, Jackson County, KS, has a high school graduation rate of approximately 91%, which is slightly above the national average of around 89% and Kansas' rate of about 90%. Around 24% of the county's population holds a bachelor's degree or higher, which falls below the national average of roughly 33% and the state average of about 32%. These statistics indicate that while Jackson County performs well in high school graduation rates, it lags behind both state and national averages in higher education attainment.

As of the latest data, employment in Jackson County, KS, reflects a labor force participation rate of about 63.8%. The unemployment rate stands at approximately 3.2%, compared to the national average of 3.5% and the Kansas state average of 3.1%.

Top industries in Jackson County include:

1. Manufacturing - 21%
2. Education and Health Services - 15%
3. Retail Trade - 13%
4. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting - 10%
5. Construction - 8%

Comparatively, the national averages are slightly different, with the largest sectors being:

1. Healthcare and Social Assistance - 14%
2. Retail Trade - 11%
3. Professional and Business Services - 13%
4. Manufacturing - 10%
5. Education Services – 9%

Kansas state industry distributions align closely with national trends, except for a higher prominence in agriculture and manufacturing sectors similar to Jackson County.

Jackson County, KS, has an average household income of approximately $63,000 annually. In comparison, the national average household income stands at around $68,700, while the Kansas state average is approximately $64,000. These figures indicate that Jackson County's average income is slightly below both the national and state averages.

As of the latest available data, Jackson County, KS, has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages. In 2022, the county reported a total of 285 crimes, translating to a crime rate of 28.5 per 1,000 residents.

Jackson County's crime prevention strategies have focused on community policing and neighborhood watch programs, contributing to these low crime rates. Note that these figures are provisional and subject to change with new reports or updates in the law enforcement database.