Overview

Jackson Parish, LA (shown in white) has 569.38 mi² of land area and 11.06 mi² of water resources. The county is bordered by:

• Bienville Parish, LA
• Caldwell Parish, LA
• Lincoln Parish, LA
• Ouachita Parish, LA
• Winn Parish, LA

The county's elevations range from a low of 118.1' to a high of 357.6', with a weighted average of 229.1' above sea level.

Temperatures range from average lows around 33.5°F to average highs around 93.4°F. A year-round daily temperature averages 65.3°F. Average annual precipation is 58.5". With these temperatures and precipation, the majority of the county scores as an 8A 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 Parish is 15,036 with 6,068 households. These households are spread across 7 unique municipalties (not all shown).