Jackson County: Economy & Jobs
Jackson County's typical household earns $62,799 (about the same as Jackson County median $62,799; about the same as Oklahoma median $65,039), with homes at a median value of $158,400.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $62,799 — near the Oklahoma median ($62,125). Poverty rate 14.5% (U.S. average ~12.5%).
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $10,290 |
|---|---|
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $601,359 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $58,441 (vs Oklahoma $74,344) |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 (vs Oklahoma $62,125) |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 — county FIPS · Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — county-level query · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 3.8% — near the U.S. average of ~4%.
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 9,599 |
|---|---|
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $506,668,393 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $52,785 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,664,310 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.8% (vs Oklahoma 3.1%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2024 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES)
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 295 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 57,976 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 196.50 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cotton, Cattle, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 521 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 6,371 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 265,402 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 3 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 12 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · New Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 25 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 3 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
| Total Snap Stores | 31 |
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Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $220,873,088 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 8,911.56 (vs Oklahoma $7,371) |
| Federal Spending · Population | 24,785 people (vs Oklahoma 63,420) |
Sources: USAspending API