Jackson County

City in Alabama, United States

Overview

Jackson County, Alabama is a picturesque region set in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, featuring friendly small towns, rich history, and abundant natural beauty. Visitors are drawn to its lakes, parks, and relaxed rural hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Alabama
Population
2,806
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
34.78°, -86.00°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,535
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
60
English
98
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
25.4°C
Winter Avg
4.5°C
Record High
41.3°C
Record Low
-17.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1368 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
UOS
Distance
48 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 72/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.