Jackson, Michigan
Jackson is a city of 31,058 people in Jackson County, Michigan, founded in 1829.
Why visit Jackson
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 29 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Classic Plaza 8, Michigan Theater, Ella Sharp Museum and Andrew Wilcox House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 18°F.
Weather in Jackson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jackson
Jackson is a city in Jackson County, Michigan, United States, and its county seat. The population was 31,309 at the 2020 census. It is served by Interstate 94 and U.S. Route 127. It is approximately 65 miles (105 km) east of Kalamazoo, 35 miles (56 km) west of Ann Arbor, 75 miles (121 km) west of Detroit and 35 miles (56 km) south of Lansing.
From the Wikipedia article Jackson, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Cascade Falls
Waterfall · 1.8 mi
Man-made, illuminated and choreographed waterfall in Cascade Falls Park, Jackson, Michigan
Museums and landmarks16
Ella Sharp Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Archive organization in Jackson, Michigan, United States
3225 4th Street
Andrew Wilcox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Single-family home located at 231 East High Street in Jackson, Michigan
Collins Manufacturing-Jackson Automobile Company Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Historic factory in Michigan, USA
Denton Road-Sparks Foundation Park Pond Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Road bridge in Jackson, United States of America
Hugh H. Richard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
House in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Public library in Jackson, Michigan, US
Jackson station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Railway station in Jackson, Michigan
Michigan State Prison
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Former prison in Jackson, Michigan
Michigan Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places
Theater and movie theater in Jackson, Michigan, United States
Otsego Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Jackson, Michigan, United States
Peoples National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Office building in Jackson, Michigan
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Stone Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Historic building in Jackson, Michigan, United States
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds29
17 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes83
Andy's Pizza
Restaurant · American, Fish, Pizza, Sandwich · 1.5 mi
1208 West Ganson Street
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 16:00-22:00
Grand River Brewery
Restaurant · American, Burger, Sandwich, Pizza · 0.4 mi
117 Louis Glick Highway
Mo-Th 07:00-22:00; Fr 07:00-23:00; Sa 09:00-23:00; Su 09:00-20:00
Ironbark Brewing Co.
Restaurant · Sandwich, Regional, American, Pizza, Hot Dog · 2.4 mi
2610 Kibby Road
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-18:00
Jackson Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop
201 South Mechanic Street, Jackson
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 08:00-19:00
Jackson Coney Island
Diner · American · 0.4 mi
615 East Michigan Avenue
Mo-Th 08:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-22:00; Su 08:00-18:00
Metropolitan Ice Cream Co
Bakery · American, Ice Cream, Burger
135 East Michigan Avenue, Lansing
Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 12:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.3 mi
1275 Boardman Road, Jackson
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 11:00-23:00
The Parlour
Restaurant · American, Ice Cream · 1.5 mi
1401 Daniel Street
Mo-Th,Su 12:00-21:00;Fr,Sa 12:00-22:00
Alpha Coney Island
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, American, Greek · 2.2 mi
Coney island and family restaurant.
1188 Jackson Crossing Mall
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 07:00-17:00
71 more on the map.
History
On July 3, 1829, Horace Blackman, accompanied by Alexander Laverty, a land surveyor, and Pewytum, an Indian guide, forded the Grand River and made camp for the night at a site now marked as Trail and N. Jackson Street. They arrived there along a well-traveled Native American trail leading west from Ann Arbor. Blackman had hired Laverty and Pewytum to guide him west. Returning to Ann Arbor and Monroe, Blackman registered his claim for 160 acres (65 ha) at two dollars an acre.
He returned to the Jackson area in August 1829 with his brother Russell. Together they cleared land and built a cabin at what would become the corner of Ingham and Trail streets. The town was first called Jacksonopolis. Later, it was renamed Jacksonburgh. Finally in 1838, the town's name was changed to simply Jackson.
From the History section of Jackson, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship17
First Congregational Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
St. John's United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ
801 South Mechanic Street, Jackson
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries62
Healthcare9
Map of Jackson
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 18°F | 1.7 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 19°F | 1.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 27°F | 1.9 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 37°F | 2.9 in |
| May | 70°F | 48°F | 3.4 in |
| Jun | 79°F | 57°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 61°F | 3.4 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 52°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 41°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 1.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson Reynolds Fld (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jackson County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2004-06-30: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2001-01-10: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jackson County Airport (JXN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Holt 28 mi north, about 46 min by car
- Adrian 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Lansing 33 mi north, about 54 min by car
- Ann Arbor 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- East Lansing 35 mi north, about 57 min by car
- Haslett 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- Howell 35 mi northeast, about 56 min by car
- Coldwater 37 mi southwest, about 59 min by car
- Battle Creek 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Farmington Hills 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Jackson Michigan skyline, Lane Montgomery, CC BY 2.0
- Jackson Area Transportation Authority main station, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Jackson, Michigan - Large Letter Postcard (4236685247), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Downtown Jackson, MI, Phillip L. Hofmeister, CC BY 3.0
- Flowers on Turquoise Mural George Rose Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Relax Mural Ben Johnston Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Peoples National Bank Building Jackson, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- One Energy Plaza, Jackson, Michigan, Phillip Hofmeister, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jazz Age Woman and Car Mural Julia Yu-Baba & Key Detail Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- One Energy Plaza (Jackson, Michigan), Phillip L. Hofmeister, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cats and Birds Mural I Am Eelco Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Men Fixing Car Mural Tyler Voorhees Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alley Designs Mural Joe Geis & Jeremiah Britton Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Michigan Theatre, Jackson, Michigan, detail of marquee, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Flowers on Black Mural Ouizi Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- USPS Ford E-Transit in Jackson, Michigan, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Horace Ismon Building Jackson, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Jackson, Michigan City Hall, 2025, DontCallMeLateForDinner, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Coney Dog, Jackson Michigan, Jhopfrog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Grave of Frederick A. Lyon (1843–1911) at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- Grave of John Kelley (1841–1927) at Mount Evergreen Cemetery, Jackson, MI, Nick Number, CC BY 4.0
- First Congregational Church Jackson MI, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Pigeon Mural Adele Renault in Jackson Michigan, Wade D. Renando, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Michigan First Congregational Church 2, Joanna Poe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Michigan First Congregational Church plaque, Joanna Poe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Michigan First Congregational Church 1, Joanna Poe, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson, Michigan 20171220 18, SecretName101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson, Michigan 20171220 04, SecretName101, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ella Sharp House Jackson, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Jackson District Library Jackson MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Denton Road Bridge Jackson, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Hugh H Richard House Jackson MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan Central Railroad Jackson Depot, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan Theater Jackson MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Michigan State Prison Jackson D, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Otsego Hotel Jackson, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Andrew Wilcox House Jackson, kennethaw88, CC BY 4.0
- Collins Manufacturing-Jackson Automobile Company Complex, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stone Post Office Jackson MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hebrew Cemetery Jackson MI, Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0
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