Why visit Jackson
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 26 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 46 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include MovieWorks Cinema 4, Snow King Mountain, American Legion Hall Post 43 and Huff Memorial Library.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 79°F; January lows average 6°F, and about 78 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Jackson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Jackson
Jackson is a resort town in Teton County, Wyoming, United States. The population was 10,760 at the 2020 census, and was estimated at 10,680 in 2024. It is Teton County's only incorporated municipality and its county seat, and it is the largest incorporated town in Wyoming. Jackson is the principal town of the Jackson, WY-ID Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Teton County in Wyoming and Teton County in Idaho.
From the Wikipedia article Jackson, Wyoming (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Snow King Mountain
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Ski area and resort hotel in Jackson, Wyoming
Jackson Hole Playhouse
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
145 West Deloney Avenue, Jackson
Museums and landmarks15
Huff Memorial Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Former library in Jackson, Wyoming, United States
Jackson Hole American Legion Post No. 43
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Jackson, Wyoming, listed on the NRHP in Teton County, Wyoming
Miller Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Wyoming, United States
Van Vleck House and Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic house in Wyoming, United States
Wort Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Jackson, Wyoming, USA
Grace and Robert Miller Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority
Monument and historic site · 0.8 mi
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Museum · 3.5 mi
Museum in Jackson Hole, Wyoming
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
George Washington Memorial Park
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Park in Jackson, Wyoming
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Everest Momo Shack
Restaurant · Nepalese, Indian · 0.7 mi
245 West Pearl Avenue, Jackson
Tu-Su 16:00-21:00
FIGS
Restaurant · Lebanese, Mediterranean · 0.9 mi
120 North Glenwood Street, Jackson
Mo-Su 07:00-11:00,11:30-15:00,17:00-21:00
Healthy Being Cafe and Juicery
Cafe · Smoothie · 1.0 mi
165 East Broadway Avenue, Jackson
Mo-Su 07:00-18:00
Jackson Drug
Bar and pub · Burger, Diner, American, Sandwich · 0.9 mi
15 East Deloney Avenue, Jackson
Mo, Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su, Tu-Th 11:00-21:00
Local Restaurant and Bar
Restaurant · American, Steak House, Burger · 0.8 mi
55 North Cache Street, Jackson
Mo-Sa 11:30+
Million Dollar Cowboy Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.8 mi
25 North Cache Street, Jackson
Mo-Su 17:00+
65 more on the map.
History
Jackson was originally populated by Native American tribes including the Shoshoni, Crow, Blackfeet, Bannock, and Gros Ventre. In the early 1800s, the locality became a prime area for trappers and mountain men to travel through, one example being John Colter. After being discharged from the Corps of Discovery of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1806 at Fort Mandan, in present-day North Dakota, Colter visited Jackson Hole during the winter of 1807/1808. Other mountain men who visited the valley include Jim Bridger, Jedediah Smith, and William Sublette, who are responsible for many of the names in the area. David Edward Jackson gave his name to the valley after a winter spent on the shores of Jackson Lake.
As part of the Hayden Expedition of 1871 and 1872, William Henry Jackson took the first photographs of the Teton Range and Yellowstone. His photographs along with the sketches by Tom Moran, were important evidence to convince Congress to protect Yellowstone National Park. Yellowstone National Park became the first National Park in 1872. Grand Teton National Park was created in 1929 and greatly expanded in 1950 after John D. Rockefeller Jr. purchased and then donated over 30,000 acres (12,000 ha).
The town of Jackson was named in 1894 and incorporated in 1914. Some of the early buildings remain and can be found throughout the area of the Town Square.
From the History section of Jackson, Wyoming on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay46
Churches and places of worship8
St. John's Episcopal Church and Rectory
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.5 mi
201 South Jackson Street, Jackson
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare5
St. John's Family Heath and Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.3 mi
1415 South US 89, Jackson
Map of Jackson
239 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°F | 6°F | 1.4 in | 19.1 in |
| Feb | 30°F | 9°F | 1.4 in | 15.6 in |
| Mar | 40°F | 18°F | 1.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Apr | 50°F | 26°F | 1.5 in | 4.2 in |
| May | 60°F | 32°F | 1.8 in | 0.6 in |
| Jun | 70°F | 38°F | 1.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 79°F | 41°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 78°F | 40°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 68°F | 33°F | 1.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 54°F | 25°F | 1.6 in | 2.0 in |
| Nov | 38°F | 16°F | 1.4 in | 11.0 in |
| Dec | 26°F | 7°F | 1.8 in | 16.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Jackson (1 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
Teton County has had 5 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-04-11: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2017-03-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2011-07-22: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
- 2001-07-26: Wy Wildfire -Green Knoll- July 23, 2001 (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Jackson Hole Airport (JAC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 10 miles away.
- Rafter J Ranch 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- South Park 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Moose Wilson Road 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Wilson 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Teton Village 9 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Hoback 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Victor 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Alpine Northeast 22 mi southwest, about 36 min by car
- Driggs 24 mi northwest, about 39 min by car
- Alpine 24 mi southwest, about 39 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 from snowking, Mlewis2005, Public domain
- Vanvleckhouse-jackson-wyoming-usa, Staib, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Huff Memorial Library WY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JacksonWY StJohnsEpiscopalChurch2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson wy, Monster1000, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wort Hotel Jackson WY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jackson Legion Hall WY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Miller Ranch Jackson WY1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
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