Living in Jacksonville, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jacksonville · Census data 2020–2024

Jacksonville has 112 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $42,813 (39% lower than the Missouri median).

Jacksonville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Jacksonville at a glance

Population
112
Median age
38.3State: 39
Median household income
$42,813State: $70,702
Homeowners
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7%
Average commute
32 min

Is Jacksonville a good place to live?

Pros: Unemployment of 1.6%.

Cons: Median household income 39% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Jacksonville median household income

The median household income in Jacksonville is $42,813 and the income per person is $27,867. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Jacksonville$42,813
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Jacksonville: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
83
Owner-occupied
88.1%
Renter-occupied
11.9%
Vacant
28.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
1.90

Jacksonville demographics

Population
112
Median age
38.3
Under 18
23.2%
65 and older
24.1%
Households
59
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White98.2%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jacksonville ›

Education in Jacksonville

7% of adults 25 and older in Jacksonville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jacksonville7%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Jacksonville

Unemployment rate
1.6%State: 4%
Average commute
32 minState: 24 min
Work from home
15%
Drive alone
80%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
71.2%

Jacksonville vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Jacksonville112$42,813——
Cairo245$63,438$134,400$538
Macon5,466$61,642$151,800$680
Huntsville1,672$52,727$111,400$729
Moberly13,526$44,145$153,100$774
Bevier657$47,240$94,200$675
Callao263$39,063$80,000—
Clarence862$31,734$74,100$638
Madison446$44,583$83,800$713

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Living in Jacksonville: FAQ

What is the median household income in Jacksonville, MO?

The median household income in Jacksonville is $42,813, 39% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Jacksonville, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 39% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 32 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.

What is the median age in Jacksonville?

The median age in Jacksonville is 38.3 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Jacksonville?

The average commute to work in Jacksonville is 32 minutes; 15% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Jacksonville?

The unemployment rate in Jacksonville is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Jacksonville?

7% of adults in Jacksonville have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.

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