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Jacksons' Gap’s story
Jacksons' Gap in pictures
4 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
Jacksons' GapAL
A town of 786. A typical home worth about $624K.
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Photo: Rivers Langley; http://www.phoenixrivers.blogspot.com · Public domain
Population
786
−9.8% since 2010
Typical home
$624K
+4.3% in a year
Household income
$32K
median
Median age
40.4
years
Jobs based here
85
A commuter town
What makes Jacksons' Gap stand out
The thing Jacksons' Gap does most differently from other towns.
Small town
786 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
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Weather
Forecast →66°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
H 88° · L 68°
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jacksons' Gap. Another town gets a different order.
Housing
A typical Jacksons' Gap home is worth about $624K
The typical Jacksons' Gap home is worth about $624,000, up 4.3% in a year, 158% above the Alabama typical home.
$624KZillow home value
Typical home value
Jacksons' Gap$624K
Alabama$242K
+4.3%
value change, 1 year
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Natural hazards
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 85% of U.S. communities.
85risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoes
1
paid flood claims since 2015
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Jacksons' Gap
Most working residents leave Jacksons' Gap for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Alexander City (18%), Auburn (9%) and Dadeville (7%). Half commute less than 29 miles.
1%work in town
Where working residents work
In Jacksons' Gap1%
Alexander City18%
Auburn9%
Dadeville7%
Opelika6%
29 mi
median commute distance
85
jobs based in Jacksons' Gap
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Jacksons' Gap has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 33°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter35–58°
Spring49–75°
Summer67–90°
Fall51–76°
Nov 8
typical first frost
Mar 26
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Jacksons' Gap
8 crimes were reported in Jacksons' Gap in 2025: 5 property and 3 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Jacksons' Gap is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
3
violent crimes reported in 2025
5
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Health
How healthy Jacksons' Gap is
Jacksons' Gap beats the Alabama average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
32 measures vs. Alabama
2 better30 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Jacksons' Gap | AL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 9.3% | 15.4% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 15.6% | 19.2% |
Lake Martin Community Hospital
6.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Jacksons' Gap for work
Where Jacksons' Gap’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
85jobs based in Jacksons' Gap
1%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Jacksons' Gap
Town in Alabama, United States
Jackson's Gap (sometimes spelled Jacksons' Gap) is a town in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, United States. It incorporated in 1980. At the 2010 census the population was 828, up from 761.
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- Population
- 747
- Area
- 8.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 640 ft
- ZIP code
- 36861
- Area code
- 256
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