About Jackson
Jackson, AL is a small town located in southwestern Alabama, home to 4,477 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Jackson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 15.64 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 286 residents per square mile.
📰 Jackson News Today
- Rick Jackson-backed hospital in Alabama reaches deal to exit bankruptcy AJC.com · Aug 18
- Jackson Hospital signs deal with Blue Cross to stave off closure and emerge from bankruptcy Alabama Daily News · Aug 18
- Jackson Hospital, BCBS strike deal to keep hospital open Alabama Political Reporter · Aug 18
- Jackson County man accused of beating man to death, victim identified WHNT.com · Aug 17
- Jackson Hospital, Blue Cross Blue Shield reach deal to keep hospital open Alabama Reflector · Aug 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Jackson Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Jackson — but the Alabama one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southwestern Alabama, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Alabama — one of 594 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Jackson
- Ed's Drive-In
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Casa Grande — mexican
- Jackson Steakhouse
- Number 1 China — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Jackson
- H.W. Pearce, Jr. Memorial Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Jackson
- Jackson High School
- Jackson Intermediate School
- Jackson Middle School
- Joe M Gillmore Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jackson Medical Center · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateAlabama
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,477
Rank in state#118 of 463
Land area15.64 sq mi
Density286/sq mi
Coordinates31.5323, -87.8912