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Jackson, Louisiana

town · East Feliciana Parish

At a glance

3,958
Population
$151,100
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$215,578
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$785/mo
Median rent
42% below U.S. median
$37,844
Median household income
52% below U.S. median
20.9 min
Average commute
75.3%
Homes with broadband
66.7%
Locations with fiber available
13.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities35% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost31% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college26 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates70.4%
College graduates4.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Acadiana Economic Development Council
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
state Louisiana Association of Planning and Development Districts
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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