Jackson, WI: Local News, Events & Neighbors

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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How Jackson ranks

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#39Fewest uninsured in WI #30Best schools in WI #54Closest to a top hospital in WI All WI rankings →

Town numbers

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Area code262

Living in Jackson

Housing in Jackson

$410K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $410,000 in May 2026.

A seller's market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market51

Sale-to-list100.7%

Sold in May18

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Jackson

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A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Jackson's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Jackson 0.6

Wisconsin 3

U.S. 3.9

Property crime per 1,000

Jackson 3.5

Wisconsin 12.6

U.S. 19.5

FBI crime data, 2023 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Health in Jackson

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Health Grade A−

Healthier than 82% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Wisconsin

13better than WI

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▲ 8 close Habits 1▲ 3 close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6%Fewer older adults who have lost all their teethWI 9.9% · better 8.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityWI 12.1% · better

Care nearby

St. Josephs Community Hospital West BendWest Bend · 2.9 mi · ER

Lchc West BendWest Bend · 7.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Jackson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Jackson →

Schools in Jackson

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School Grade A-

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.

#30Best public schoolsof 262 in WI

DistrictWest Bend School DistrictSchools2

Jackson Elementary AElementary · Grades K–4 · 306 students Morning Star Lutheran SchoolElementary · Grades PK–8 · 195 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within WI. Ratings are from neighbors.