Jackson, WY

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 4/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
10,746 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,609 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
14 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$1,228,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$890 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,892 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
37.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Teton County
2
Jackson Urban Area
2
Wyoming
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Teton County
2
Jackson Urban Area
2
Wyoming
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 16 18
Feb 1 12 21
Mar 1 9 30
Apr 1 6 37
May 2 2 46
Jun 2 0 55
Jul 1 0 62
Aug 1 0 60
Sep 1 1 51
Oct 1 3 41
Nov 2 12 28
Dec 2 19 18

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 29%
Hillary Clinton 53%
Other 18%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, WY State Senate District 17, WY State House District 16, WY
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Schools

Jackson Elementary
1 miles, E • 2.8 star
Jackson Hole Community School
2 miles, W • 5 star
Jackson Hole Middle School
2 miles, W • 2.8 star
Colter Elementary
2 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Brigham Young University-Idaho
56 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Johns Medical Center
1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Star Valley Medical Center
53 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Madison Memorial Hospital
56 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Jackson Hole Airport
10 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
65 miles, NW • 1 star
Yellowstone Airport
86 miles, N • 1 star
Pocatello Regional Airport
100 miles, W • 1 star
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