A town of 5,048, settled in 1848. Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
12 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 9 places on the National Register.
1922
Argonaut mine disaster
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Nothing on the calendar.
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Sacramento (5%), Martell (3%) and Sutter Creek (3%). Half commute less than 39 miles.
Jackson beats the California average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Jackson | CA |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.1% | 17.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.4% | 14.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.6% | 6.4% |
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 56% of California’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary | K–6 | 479 | B |
| Jackson Junior High | 6–8 | 270 | B− |
| Argonaut High | 9–12 | 593 | B |
| Amador County ROP | 12 | — | Not graded |
| Amador County Special Education | K–12 | 13 | Not graded |
The typical Jackson home is worth about $435,000, down 1.1% in a year, 43% below the California typical home.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 81% of U.S. communities.
Jackson reports more crime per resident than most U.S. towns we grade: about 73% report less.
Jackson has mild winters and hot summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 94°, a January night drops to 38°, and snow is almost unheard of.
0.0 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Kennedy Tailing Wheels Park | — | 7 |
| 2. Detert Park | — | 6 |
| 3. Gold Ridge Park | — | 2 |
9 places in Jackson on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in California, United States
Jackson (formerly Botilleas, Botilleas Spring, Bottileas, Bottle Spring, and Botellas) is a city in and the county seat of Amador County, California, United States. Its population was 5,019 at the 2020 census, up from 4,651 at the 2010 census. The city is accessible by both State Route 49 and State Route 88.
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One town shares a border with Jackson.
