Lake Jackson, Texas

About Lake Jackson

Lake Jackson is a thriving city in southeastern Texas, home to 28,158 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Lake Jackson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 19.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,427 residents per square mile.

📰 Lake Jackson News Today

• Former Brazoria County deputy charged in fatal Lake Jackson shooting of Texas State student Click2Houston · Aug 11
• PREVIOUS: Former Brazoria County deputy charged following July Lake Jackson shooting FOX 26 Houston · Aug 12
• Former Brazoria County deputy indicted in shooting death of Texas State University student, sheriff says KSAT · Aug 12
• Lake Jackson house fire starts in patio, displaces residents; cause undetermined The Facts · Aug 12
• Lake Jackson Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Lake Jackson Unique

• The only place in America named Lake Jackson — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 28,158.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Lake Jackson

• Chuck E. Cheese — pizza
• La Casona — tex-mex
• La Madeleine — french (café)
• Luby's — american
• McAlister's Deli — sandwich
• Starbucks — coffee shop (café)
• The Fill Station — barbecue
• The Local Kitchen Bar Bakery — burger
• Backyard Patio
• Beef O'Brady's — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Alden B. Dow Office Museum · Museum
• Chuck E. Cheese
• Lake Jackson Historical Museum · Museum
• Sea Center Texas · Aquarium

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Lake Jackson

• MacLean Park reviews ★
• Bluebonnet Park reviews ★
• Brazos Oaks Park reviews ★
• Brazoswood Key Club Park reviews ★
• Cottonwood Park reviews ★
• Downtown Gazebo · Garden reviews ★
• Dunbar Park reviews ★
• Jasmine Park reviews ★
• Junior League Service Park reviews ★
• Madge Griffith Park reviews ★
• Morrison Park reviews ★
• Plantation Oaks Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Lake Jackson

• A P BEUTEL EL
• BESS BRANNEN EL
• BRAZOS SUCCESS ACADEMY
• ELISABET NEY PRE-KINDERGARTEN CAMPUS
• LAKE JACKSON INT
• O M ROBERTS EL
• RASCO MIDDLE

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Chi St Luke'S Health Brazosport ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Lake Jackson

🏘️ Nearby Communities