County profile · Iowa
Jackson County, IA market data
How Jackson County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 19,288
- −0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 8,242
- Median household income
- $74,186
- +32.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,826
- Highest market score
- 73
- Fast food and sandwich shops, #276 of 2,222 scored counties
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What this means
Jackson County has an estimated 19,288 people and 8,242 households. Population estimates put the population change in Jackson County from 2020 to 2025 at −0.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. Median household income in Jackson County is $74,186, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 32.6%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Jackson County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (64).
Of the business types scored in Jackson County, fast food and sandwich shops (73); clothing and shoe stores (67); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (66) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For fast food and sandwich shops, that ranks #276 of 2,222 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (51% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Jackson County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Jackson County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 73 | #276 of 2,222 | 7 | 8.5 | $4.4M | 145 | 8 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 67 | #449 of 2,087 | 5 | 6.1 | $3.1M | 245 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 66 | #472 of 2,210 | 8 | 9.7 | $1.9M | 221 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 65 | #400 of 2,088 | 7 | 8.5 | $964K | 146 | Under 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 64 | #566 of 2,394 | 34 | 41.3 | $333K | 219 | 18 |
| Real estate | 62 | #474 of 2,229 | 5 | 6.1 | Index only | 521 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 61 | #500 of 2,176 | 5 | 6.1 | Index only | 414 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 58 | #635 of 1,886 | 5 | 6.1 | $2.3M | 230 | 9 |
| Pizza | 56 | #808 of 2,090 | 8 | 9.7 | $3.9M | 76 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #688 of 1,769 | 6 | 7.3 | $1.3M | 151 | Under 3 |
| Gyms | 55 | #719 of 1,792 | 5 | 6.1 | $1.3M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 52 | #930 of 2,063 | 7 | 8.5 | $4.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,100 of 2,385 | 30 | 36.4 | $264K | 124 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 51 | #1,115 of 2,358 | 11 | 13.3 | $2.4M | 101 | 14 |
| Auto repair and car care | 50 | #1,224 of 2,401 | 36 | 43.7 | $290K | 108 | 17 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 47 | #1,328 of 2,405 | 91 | 110.4 | $339K | 91 | 27 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,162 of 2,070 | 5 | 6.1 | $9.8M | 105 | 5 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 42 | #1,512 of 2,402 | 18 | 21.8 | $2.7M | 80 | 7 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 40 | #1,294 of 1,889 | 8 | 9.7 | $3.9M | 93 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 38 | #1,735 of 2,339 | 21 | 25.5 | $377K | 88 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 37 | #1,593 of 2,261 | 11 | 13.3 | $4.5M | 56 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 37 | #1,760 of 2,405 | 47 | 57.0 | $657K | 99 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 35 | #1,839 of 2,378 | 28 | 34.0 | $372K | 84 | 16 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 34 | #1,387 of 1,707 | 5 | 6.1 | $4.3M | 91 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 34 | #1,724 of 2,057 | 11 | 13.3 | $2M | 81 | 16 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 30 | #1,112 of 1,327 | 6 | 7.3 | $1.7M | 56 | 4 |
| Chiropractors | 27 | #1,337 of 1,490 | 8 | 9.7 | $1.4M | 59 | 5 |
| Insurance agencies | 24 | #1,968 of 2,272 | 14 | 17.0 | $1.2M | 92 | 18 |
| Veterinarians | 16 | #1,424 of 1,485 | 7 | 8.5 | $955K | 35 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 16 | #2,163 of 2,200 | 21 | 25.5 | $318K | 36 | 10 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 13 | #1,430 of 1,461 | 8 | 9.7 | $836K | 33 | 5 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $5.4M | 45 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $2.5M | 146 | 6 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $2.8M | 159 | 4 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.9 | $2.6M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $457K | 67 | 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $3.3M | 112 | 6 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $2.2M | 49 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.6 | $3.8M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $1.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $3.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $5.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $10.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $15.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Jackson County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $10.4M | $1,265 | 132 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $26.6M | $3,229 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $30.9M | $3,745 | 92 |
| Groceries | $49M | $5,940 | 94 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.9M | $960 | 96 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.1M | $374 | 64 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $6.7M | $819 | 83 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.3M | $1,375 | 107 |
| Pets | $6.7M | $811 | 89 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.6M | $1,892 | 92 |
| Vehicle insurance | $16.1M | $1,958 | 100 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $21.7M | $2,633 | 87 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.8M | $1,190 | 84 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $112.8M | $13,686 | 82 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Jackson County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 19,288−0.8% since 2020
- Households
- 8,242
- Median age
- 45.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 81%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 636 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 30
- Median household income
- $74,186+32.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $96,004
- Median home value
- $175,000
- Jobs located here
- 5,826
- Daytime population
- 15,109Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Jackson County, IA growing?
Population estimates put Jackson County at 19,288 people in 2025, down 0.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 8,242 households. Median household income rose 32.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Jackson County, IA spend?
Households in Jackson County spend about $112.8M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $49M on groceries and $30.9M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Jackson County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 132, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (64).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Jackson County, IA?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Jackson County are for fast food and sandwich shops (73); clothing and shoe stores (67); and clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (66). Jackson County ranks #276 of 2,222 scored counties for fast food and sandwich shops.
How does Jackson County, IA compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Jackson County is $74,186 a year, 8% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $175,000, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Jackson County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (51% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 31 of the 56 business types have a score in Jackson County, each ranked against other counties.
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