Where is Jackson County, Illinois?
Jackson County is a county equivalent area found in Illinois, USA. The county government of Jackson is found in the county seat of Murphysboro.
With a total 1,560.16 sq. km of land and water area, Jackson County, Illinois is the 1733rd largest county equivalent area in the United States. Home to 59,677 people, Jackson County has a total 28501 households earning 33479 on average per year.
Jackson County, Illinois - Quick Facts
| FIPS Code | 17077 |
| Area Codes | 618 |
| Time Zone | CST |
| Major Cities | Carbondale (population: 34,603), Murphysboro (population: 15,568), De Soto (population: 2,804), Makanda (population: 2,257), Ava (population: 2,158), Elkville (population: 1,588), Campbell Hill (population: 990), Vergennes (population: 753), Grand Tower (population: 705), Gorham (population: 443) |
| Land Area | 23,041 sq miles |
| Water Area | 584 sq miles |
| Household Income | $33,479 |
| Housing Units | 28,501 |
| Median Home Value | $100,600 |
| High School Grads | 90% of population |
| Holders of Bachelors Degrees | 35% of population |
| Retail Spending | $11,751 per capita |
| Food & Accomodation Sales | $108,315 per capita |
| Universities and Colleges | Southern Illinois University Carbondale |
This page was last updated on June 30, 2016.