Overview

Jackson County, IN (shown in white) has 509.98 mi² of land area and 3.93 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Bartholomew County, IN
• Brown County, IN
• Jennings County, IN
• Lawrence County, IN
• Monroe County, IN
• Scott County, IN
• Washington County, IN

The county's elevations range from a low of 498.7' to a high of 958', with a weighted average of 623.7' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 21.4°F to average highs around 86.1°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 54.2°F. Average annual precipation is 51.1". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 6A using the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (the standard by which gardeners and growers can determine which perennial plants are most likely to thrive in a location).

The estimated population of Jackson County is 47,062 with 18,059 households. These households are spread across 9 unique municipalties (not all shown).