List of towns and cities in Jackson County, Illinois

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Jackson County, located in the southern part of the U.S. state of Illinois, boasts an array of notable attractions and features. The expansive Shawnee National Forest encompasses a significant portion of the county, offering visitors opportunities for outdoor recreation and exploration. Jackson County is also home to the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus, a prominent educational institution in the region. The county's rich history is highlighted at the General John A. Logan Museum, while the annual Murphysboro Apple Festival draws numerous visitors with its celebration of the local apple industry. With its diverse blend of natural beauty and cultural offerings, Jackson County provides a compelling destination for residents and visitors alike.

Jackson County (IL) Statistics

Number of cities/towns/villages12
Population60,218
Area580 sq mi
Density104/sq mi
Altitude614 ft
Median Household Income$45,693
Poverty rate17%
Unemployment rate4%
Educational Attainment (Bachelor's Degree or higher)21%
Crime rate32 per 1,000 residents

Environmental risk in Jackson County, IL

Overall riskRelatively Moderate
Expected Annual LossRelatively Low
Social VulnerabilityRelatively High
Community ResilienceRelatively Moderate
Avalanche RiskNot Applicable
Coastal Flooding RiskNot Applicable
Cold Wave RiskNo Rating
Drought RiskRelatively Low
Earthquake RiskRelatively Moderate
Hail RiskRelatively Low
Heat Wave RiskRelatively Moderate
Hurricane RiskVery Low
Ice Storm RiskRelatively Low
Landslide RiskRelatively Low
Lightning RiskRelatively Moderate
Riverine Flooding RiskRelatively Moderate
Strong Wind RiskRelatively High
Tornado RiskRelatively Moderate
Tsunami RiskNot Applicable
Volcanic Activity RiskNot Applicable
Wildfire RiskVery Low
Winter Weather RiskRelatively Moderate

Data obtained from the FEMA National Risk Index.

Jackson County administration contact details

Jackson County administration contact details
Address1001 Walnut Street, Murphysboro, IL 62966
County seatMurphysboro
Phone number(618) 687-7366
Official websitehttps://www.jacksoncounty-il.gov
County clerkFrank Byrd
County commissionerShawna H. Wheetley
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Find below the complete list of cities and towns in Jackson County:

  • CARBONDALE

    Carbondale is a City in Jackson county with -30 000 inhabitants.

  • MURPHYSBORO

    Murphysboro is a City in Jackson county with -15 000 inhabitants.

  • DE SOTO

    De Soto is a Village in Jackson county with -2 000 inhabitants.

  • ELKVILLE

    Elkville is a Village in Jackson county with -1 500 inhabitants.

  • AVA

    Ava is a City in Jackson county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • GRAND TOWER

    Grand Tower is a City in Jackson county with -1 000 inhabitants.

  • VERGENNES

    Vergennes is a Village in Jackson county with -500 inhabitants.

  • DOWELL

    Dowell is a Village in Jackson county with -500 inhabitants.

  • MAKANDA

    Makanda is a Village in Jackson county with -500 inhabitants.

  • CAMPBELL HILL

    Campbell Hill is a Village in Jackson county with -500 inhabitants.

  • GORHAM

    Gorham is a Village in Jackson county with -500 inhabitants.

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