JacksonWI
A town of 8,003. Public schools that outperform most of Wisconsin.
What makes Jackson stand out
The 3 things Jackson does most differently from other towns.
Jackson’s report card
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Local news
All →- Football On Demand Games - Living Word Lutheran High School - Jackson, WINFHS Network · Sep 27
- REAL ESTATE | New construction condos | 2 bed, 2 bath | 2.5-car garage | Jackson, WI | By Emmer Real Estate GroupWashington County Insider · Sep 22
- Living Word vs Brookfield Aca. - Girls Freshman Volleyball 09/17/2026 | Watch Live & On DemandNFHS Network · Sep 17
Upcoming events
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Jackson. Another town gets a different order.
Jackson’s public schools outperform 79% of Wisconsin districts
The public schools Jackson’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 79% of Wisconsin’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson Elementary | K–4 | 306 | A |
| Morning Star Lutheran School Private | PK–8 | 195 |
2.7% of Jackson is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 4 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Jackson Park | — | 25 |
| 2. Hickory Lane Park | — | 14 |
| 3. Meadowview Park | — | 2 |
Homes in Jackson sell for about $410K
The median sale price was $410,000 in May 2026.
Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns
Jackson beats the Wisconsin average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
| What stands out | Jackson | WI |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 12.1% |
Most working residents commute out of Jackson
Most working residents leave Jackson for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Milwaukee (15%), West Bend (8%) and Germantown (6%). Half commute less than 14 miles.
Where working residents work
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 17% of U.S. communities.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Jackson has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 82°, a January night drops to 12°, and about 54 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Crime reported in Jackson
Jackson's reported crime rate is well below Wisconsin's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 5 violent crimes were reported in 2023.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
About Jackson
Town in Washington County, Wisconsin
Jackson is a town in Washington County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 4,629 at the 2020 census. The Village of Jackson is located partially within the town. The unincorporated community of Kirchhayn is also located in the town.
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- Population
- 4,629
- Area
- 34 sq mi
- Elevation
- 843 ft
- Area code
- 262
Jackson’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Jackson.